المملكة: "Al-Qaysariya market" A forum for Saudis and Gulf people… and its nights are a cultural demonstration
Witnessing festival activities "Caesarea Nights 2026" During the current month of Ramadan, there is a remarkable presence, as the squares and corridors of the popular market are crowded "Al-Qaisariya Market" In a beautiful view, decorated with yellow lighting, the heritage gate, receiving visitors, and the great interaction of children with old game shows, which is from Popular Heritage.
The festival is a cultural and heritage event that celebrates With the ancient heritage of Al-Ahsa, its activities include performances, folk arts, community sessions, and traditional games, in addition to interactive experiences and entertainment activities directed at families and youth, embodying the Al-Ahsa folk heritage, in addition to an integrated program that includes tourist itineraries inside the market, theatrical performances that simulate ancient commercial life, and artistic and crafts workshops for children and youth.
Ramadan days
No longer Going to Al-Qaisariya Market during the days and nights of Ramadan is limited to Saudis, as there are Gulf Arabs and foreigners who love to shop and shop there, and enjoy its atmosphere. Its artistic and architectural style is an exceptional case among the popular markets in the east of the Kingdom.
Al-Qaisariya Market is located in the city of Hofuf. "Al-Rifaa neighborhood" In Al-Ahsa Governorate, it was built in 1238 AH/1822 AD. According to some sources, its area is (7) thousand square meters, and it has (14) entry gates, while it includes more than (422) parallel shops within unroofed corridors to take advantage of sunlight and natural air entry.
Heritage Facades
The market is known for its historical load, and is one of the most prominent heritage tourist facades in the region. Many of its visitors enjoy shopping in its courtyards. And its corridors, and they enjoy nostalgia for the past among its halls, especially during the days of the holy month, which witnesses remarkable economic activity. And a constant movement of shopping and purchasing for Ramadan supplies and needs and Eid wedding nights.
Over the years, the market was considered an economic and financial nerve, and an incubator for various goods and purchases, through its stores and small shops, and its squares became a social meeting place for local and Gulf shoppers, embracing an elite of owners and merchants who later became involved in the world of the market and finance, so that the Tsarship became a point Their launch and spread in the local and Gulf market.
Ramadan foods
The market has a wide range of well-known popular products and crops that shoppers want to acquire, and they are usually on the Ramadan table, and they are among the favorite foods in the holy month, so much so that it has become a traditional character for these products to be provided by shop owners in their small shops.
In addition to food commodities, the market also provides tailored clothing. And the ready-made one with its multiplicity of industries, the abayas and robes with their details, weaving and quality, in addition to various fabrics, various clothes, bags, perfumery, wickers, toys, shoes, furs, shemagh, various rosaries and rings, and interaction with other handmade activities such as metal casting, leather and coppersmithing.
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