المملكة: With various activities .. Historical Jeddah has received one million visitors since the beginning of Ramadan

The historic Jeddah region witnessed an unprecedented turnout from visitors in the first week of the Ramadan 2025 season, exceeding the barrier of one million visitors.
The Ramadan season in the historic Jeddah, which is organized by the historic Jeddah program of the Ministry of Culture, is one of the most prominent Ramadan events in the Kingdom, and contributes to the revival of authentic Ramadan traditions, and the promotion of national identity through a set of activities that extend throughout the holy month.

A unique experience for visitors

The season offers a unique experience for visitors, which combines culture, arts, traditional markets, and heritage food.
Events contain exploratory tours in historical homes and heritage buildings, which allow visitors an opportunity to identify the ancient architectural heritage, as well as traditional markets that offer local products and heritage food.

During the season, workshops, such as Arabic calligraphy and pottery, are held, in addition to activities for families and children, aimed at enhancing the association of new generations with culture and heritage.

Activating the economy in the region

The season is not limited to being a tourist and cultural destination, but rather contributes directly to stimulating the economy in the region, and provides a platform for local craftsmen and entrepreneurs to display their products, which supports small and medium enterprises, and enhances economic sustainability.
To ensure a safe and organized experience during the season, the historic Jeddah program worked to equip the area with the necessary infrastructure, including the installation of advanced monitoring systems, and the allocation of daily security and service teams.
In addition to launching a digital guide for visitors that provides comprehensive information about the events.

Continuing events in Ramadan

The success of the season comes within the framework of the continuous efforts to make the historical Jeddah a global cultural and tourist center, in line with the targets of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, which seeks to enhance cultural and heritage identity, and the development of the culture and tourism sectors.
It is expected that the increase in the number of visitors will continue in the coming weeks, as the activities continue until the end of Ramadan, which enhances the historic position of Jeddah as a major destination in the holy month.