Implementing the events and activities area accompanying the festival, which is an integrated village that includes an artistic theatre and an activity area
Duration of implementation
Seven Days
Summary of the event
The camel sector enjoys great support from the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince in order to contribute to the development of this historical sport, as well as to preserve its status as an important cultural and sporting for future generations, thus making camel racing one of the sports
The patriotism with which the Kingdom will strive towards internationalism
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival is an annual international festival and is one of the most important events and events for this sector as it is
Under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and his trustworthy Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first edition of it was held in 2024 from February 8 to 18 on the grounds of Al-Janadriyah Square in the city of Riyadh, organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, where participants from various countries of the world compete for prizes worth more than $70 million Saudi riyals
The festival held 224 races, and the Emirati owners succeeded in winning 84 races, while the Qatari owners came in second place with 69 races, the Saudi owners came in third place with 64 races, the Omani camel owners in fourth place with 3 races, the Bahraini and American camel owners with two races, and the Kuwaiti and French camels in one race
Many daily events and activities were held in preparation for the competition, such as concerts and performances on the artistic stage, and various activities such as drawing and traditional arts. It also included shops, cafes, and restaurants to serve visitors and participants of the festival
