8 hours a day... Eid al-Fitr celebrations light up 7 cities in the Eastern Province

22.03.2026
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The Director General of Media at the Eastern Province Municipality, Faisal Al-Zahrani, revealed that the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, which begin today, Sunday, will include Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Khafji, and Qatif. He explained that the events will run daily from 4:00 PM until midnight, continuing until the fourth day of Eid, amidst intensive organizational and security measures. Al-Zahrani noted the exception of the "We Are All Khafji" festival, which will begin on the third day of Eid and continue for ten consecutive days in its tenth edition. He added that the festival anticipates a significant turnout from within the region and visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, particularly from the sisterly State of Kuwait. The entertainment program is diverse and includes..
The Director General of the General Administration of Media at the Secretariat revealed Eastern ProvinceFaisal Al-Zahrani, that the map of celebrationsEid al-Fitr Mubarak The event, which begins today, Sunday, will include Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Khafji and Qatif.

He explained that the events will begin daily from 4:00 PM until midnight, continuing until the fourth day of Eid, amidst intensive organizational and security measures.

remarkable presence

Al-Zahrani pointed out the exception of the “We Are All Khafji” festival, which will start on the third day of Eid and continue for ten consecutive days in its tenth edition, adding that the festival expects a remarkable attendance from within the region and visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries , specifically from the sisterly State of Kuwait.

The entertainment package is diverse, including folk performances, interactive theaters, corners dedicated to children, in addition to various musical performances.

The largest share

He confirmed that the waterfronts will have the largest share, as King Abdullah Park on the Dammam Corniche will host the main events of the municipality.

He pointed out that the holiday calendar was designed to suit all age groups, from children and youth to the elderly, while giving children the widest space of attention.

He explained that the General Administration of the Community Company will organize a special event for children in the Al-Muntazah Park in the Al-Badi’ neighborhood in Dammam.

early coordination

Regarding the organizational aspect, Al-Zahrani explained that the Secretariat coordinated early with security authorities and partners to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of visitors at all sites.

He stressed that these efforts come in implementation of the directives of the Prince of the Eastern Province and his deputy, and with direct field follow-up from the Secretary of the region, Engineer Fahd Al-Jubair.

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