Event: Riyadh Celebrations Program for Eid Al-Fitr 1435 H (Updated)

Upon the directives of HRH Prince Turki Bin Abdullah , Prince of Riyadh, and head of the High Commission for the Development of Ar-Riyadh and his deputy, the Municipality of Riyadh, in collaboration with a number of official and non-official bodies, offer a laudable celebration program for Eid Al-Fitr this year. This comes as a gesture of sharing joy with residents of our precious capital, on this blessed occasion, through a number of festive and recreational events and activities.

 

Date: 29 Jul - 3 Aug, 2014

 

Fireworks

 

Riyadh Municipality wishes to select Seven locations for fireworks launching, distributed geographically across the city.

 

Time: 11:15 pm

 

Addresses:

 

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Malaz

Coordinates: 24.662267,46.740039

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/stSRz

 

Near the suspension bridge west of Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.613195,46.58417

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/rCixH

 

East of King Abdulaziz Manakh Garden

Coordinates: 24.617682,46.772551

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/xm0iB

 

King Fahd International Stadium

Coordinates: 24.789072,46.838638

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/tMWR5

 

Prince Sultan University - Salahuddin district

Coordinates: 24.734641,46.706184

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/MTqIb

 

South of Salam Mall, Hair Location.

Coordinates: 24.558521,46.637428

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/CccuL

 

Women Only Activities

 

• King Abdul Aziz Historical Center

National and Folklore shows, poetry evening show, women play, games and prizes for women and children.

 

Time: From 5:30 PM until 11:00 midnight.

 

Address: King Abdul Aziz Historical Center

Coordinates: 24.648226,46.710691
Google Maps link: https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=24.647856,46.710927&spn=0.011838,0.019805&t=m&z=16&lci=com.panoramio.all,com.youtube.all,com.google.webcams
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.org.sa/index.aspx
Phone: 01 402 9500

 

• King Fahad Cultural Centre

A festival comprising of: Traditional parts, Folklore, stories, and folk poetry parts, presented by several famous Saudi female poets, children operetta, special segments for the handicapped children, games and valuable prizes.

 

Time: From 5:30 PM until 11:00 midnight.

 

Address: King Fahad Cultural Centre, Riyadh, K.S.A
Coordinates: 24.638855,46.652621
Google Maps link: http://goo.gl/maps/cGATf

 

• Prince Salman Community Center

Folklore arts, feasts of the nations with the participation of the communities, plays for the women and children, carnival, games and prizes.

 

Time: From 5:30 PM until 11:00 midnight.

Address: Prince Salman Social Center

Coordinates: 24.752884, 46.730284

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/zyh7v

 

Families Only Activities

 

• King Abdul Aziz Historical Center

Folklore Tent (in Al-Murabaa Square) National Museum

 

Time: From 8:30 PM until until 12:00 midnight.

 

Address: King Abdul Aziz Historical Center

Coordinates: 24.648226,46.710691
Google Maps link: https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=24.647856,46.710927&spn=0.011838,0.019805&t=m&z=16&lci=com.panoramio.all,com.youtube.all,com.google.webcams
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.org.sa/index.aspx
Phone: 01 402 9500

 

• Al-Dawh Celebrations Square

Activities of Al-Dawh Celebrations Square shall include miscellaneous shows Folklore Tent customized for the family as there
are benches for men and others for women.

 

Time: From 8:30 PM until until 12:00 midnight.

 

Address: Al-Dawh Celebrations Square

 

• Durrat Al-Hada`ek Festival

Folk Bazaar for folk products where some craftsmen will be introduced Men Tent, Children Theatre, Puppet show, Drawing and coloring activity .

 

Time: From 7:00 PM until 12:00 midnight.

 

Address: Al Manakh Park of King Abdul Aziz, Southern Ring Road, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.614970, 46.775965

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/fcU7n

 

• Play for the Deaf

Grina Silos Organization Assess the Municipality of Riyadh on the stage of grain silos play for the Deaf, to provide an opportunity for people with special needs of deaf people to participate in the celebrations of Eid.

 

Time: From 10:00 PM

 

• Sky Show

In the north of city there will be show for kinds of aircraft :
- Gairokopetr
- Alturalight
- Maekrolight. Delta

 

Time: From 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Address: North of Riyadh

 

• King Abdullah Park in Malaz

The main activities is Folklores from Kingdom regions & children Operetta and visual presentations of a huge screen .
- Children Operetta
- Light Show
- Folklores
- Fountain dancer show

 

Time: From 7:00 PM to 12:00 PM

 

Address: King Abdullah Park , Malaz, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.666112, 46.737590

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/3XxSd

 

Men Only Activities

 

• Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex

Stand up comedy show. Light and sound show.

 

Time: From 9:00 PM until 11:00 PM

 

Address: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex

Coordinates: 24.646105, 46.650001

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/Vbt1v

 

• Shows Square in the Eastern Riyadh Park (Al-Qadissiah Quarter)

 

The Ninth Cars and Motorcycles Championships (Break of Time barrier)

The Municipality Championship to cross the distance determined for the race with the shortest time، For the Ninth year in a row.
the «Break of Time Barrier» Championship shall be held for automobiles and motorcycles every day.
A number of modified automobiles and motorcycles shall take part in this championship with the most powerful engines ever for full three days. These will endeavor to run the specified distance of the race in the least time possible. The championship includes the
three automobiles categories. Awards will be given for winners of the first three positions of each category.

 

Remote Control Air Show

With the participation of a number of Saudi professionals and from the Gulf States, where they will perform a show with various sizes
and forms of remote control planes of the participating planes.

 

The First Autocross Championship

It is one of the safest car racings. It is organized on a professionally equipped race track with circles and curves outlined by traffic
plastic cones. The race includes two categories:
- Open category
- Standard category

 

Remote Control Car Race Activity

 

With the participation of a number of Saudi professionals and from the Gulf States, Arab and foreign countries, where they will perform a show with various sizes of remote control cars of the participating cars.

 

Time: From 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

 

Address: Shows Square in the Eastern Riyadh Park, Al-Qadisiyyah District (Ḥayy al-Qadisiyyah), ArRiyadh

• Municipality Tent, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Road, Al Malaz, Riyadh

General Secretariat of Riyadh organizes, for the Eighth year in a row, a contest for electronic games. This is a competitive activity for children and young people in the form of football matches on a play station and X BOX .

 

Time: From 4.00 PM-11.00 PM

 

Address: Municipality Tent, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Road, Al Malaz

 

• Dirab Motorsport Park , Riyadh , KSA

A number of various festival activities, each of which shall host a different activity;
- Draq race
- Carting
- Classic cars

 

Time: From 7:00 PM until 12:00 midnight.

 

Address: Dirab Motor Park, Riyadh
Coordinates: 24.459138,46.5810
Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/Ep67T

Phone: +96612168297 / 4653231
Email: ssudairy@dirabpark.com.sa
Website: http://www.dirabpark.com.sa/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DIRABMOTORPARK

 

• Kingdom Schools

Comedy Show for Men entitled, Ma Yuseh illa As-Saheeh, will be held in Auditorium of Kingdom Schools.

 

Time: From 10:00 PM

 

Address: Kingdom Schools, Abi Al Hasan, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13316

Coordinates: 24.792216, 46.658207

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/nZXd9

 

• Dar Al Uloom University

Comedy Show for Men entitled, Good Talent, will be held in Auditorium of Dar Al Uloom University.

 

Time: From 10:00 PM

 

Address: Al Mizan, Al Falah, Riyadh 13314

Coordinates: 24.795863, 46.711408

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QKQLJ

 

 

 

Event Email: m1alriyadh@gmail.com

Event URL: http://www.alriyadh.gov.sa

Social Media:

Organizer:

Alriyadh Municipality
Phone: +96614112222

Phone: Toll free Number 940
Fax: +96614112222 Ext. 3648
Email info@alriyadh.gov.sa
Website: http://www.alriyadh.gov.sa

 

In 2012 I visited Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Malaz and the Fireworks were very good. Pics from that visit can be seen in the last of this album: 20120820-0412 - Riyadh, Makkah, Wadi Jinn, Madina

 

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