The circus put on its performances at Al-Wehdah Sports Club’s theater located in Al-Taneem district.
This is outside the boundaries of the holy precincts, so there was no issue in inviting non-Muslim performers. Under Islamic law, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the holy city.
The acrobatic feats in the circus were performed by 20 young Chinese men, whose strength, flexibility and precision dazzled the audience — young and old alike.
Eid celebrations were also held in other locations, including the car park on the Makkah-Jeddah Expressway.
More than 10,000 spectators attended the celebrations in which folklore troupes from Egypt, Yemen and Syria presented their traditional cultural dances.
Special programs, including competitions for children, were also held during which gifts were distributed.
The Aziziyah municipality hosted folklore dances and special entertainment programs for children at Al-Hussainiyah park near King Abdullah Medical City Wednesday evening. Other branch municipalities organized events in their respective areas.
Makkah Mayor Osama Al-Bar, said the celebrations, which started on Wednesday, the second day of Eid, would continue for four days.
