The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has organized 20 festivals across the country for the second semester school break, which would include social, cultural, sports and entertainment programs.

The Eastern Province will have five events including one on marine heritage over nine days, and spring festivals in Dammam and Alkhobar. There will also be one in Al-Khafji, a productive families’ event in Al-Jubail and technology festival in Alkhobar.

The Hail Rally Festival takes place from March 19 to 27. There will be two events in Makkah, and three in Madinah including the flower and gold festivals.

In Al-Qasim, there will be the kleecha and traditional products festival in Bareeda; and the Al-Ghada, artisans and Al-Maskouf heritage festivals in Aneeza.

Asir will host the spring and horse festivals in Abha and Tabuk. The Northern Border Province celebrates the midterm holiday with an event in Tareef, Jazan hosts a heritage village event, and Najran one on local traditions.

The SCTA has been promoting the festivals in the media. It has also published a large number of brochures on all the activities taking place and distributed them at airports and major shopping centers.