The event kicks off with expected sales of more than 200 million Saudi Riyals. The festival is the biggest of its kind internationally, STC will provides WiFi services at no cost to those attending the festival and media men and offer different promotional gifts to visitors. 45 kinds of dates are available.
Last year more than 800,000 people visited the Buraidah Date Festival. The first five days of seasonal date market in Buraidah recorded deals worth more than SR9 million. Khaled Al-Naqeedan, CEO of Buraidah Date Festival, said the market would reach its peak at the end of August. "The festival is still in its first days," he said. Every day more than 950 vehicles loaded with different types of dates enter the market. The dates come from Qassim Province and neighboring governorates famous for the crop. Al-Naqeedan expects this season to be the longest because of the low temperatures prevailing in the area. "Qassim Province is abundant with date farms where temperatures are significantly low," he said.
Start Date: 16-8-13
End Date: 28-9-13
I am planning to visit Qassim over a weekend, I will share my feedback about the event after visiting it.
Update (21-11-13): I couldn't manage time to visit this festival. Hopefully next year.
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