
As part of the Summer of Hira activities, the Camel Caravan represents one of the most thrilling components of the season offering strong interaction among residents and visitors.
Camels were a primary means of transportation across vast distances offering a good company to combat the isolation of long journeys. This long companionship has inspired poets and writers to document the camel’s unwavering loyalty to humans through tales, poems and proverbs. Today the camels remain one of the basic elements of Saudi Arabia’s history and civilization.

This awe-inspiring experience in Hira aims at celebrating the rich value of Saudi heritage by highlighting the pivotal role camels in Arab history.
The organizers presented detailed information about camel riding and caravan journeys. Visitors learned more about camel care and breeding and gained a comprehensive understanding of these exceptional creatures.

During Hajj season, The Makkah Caravan has provided visitors with an extraordinary experience to stimulate Hajj caravans of the past as part of the Makkah Trail 2 activities in Hira Cultural District.
The event also provided visitors with detailed information about the history of Hajj and stories of the old routes and journeys. It shed light on the great status of the camels in Saudi Arabia and how it was the main transportation means for pilgrims during the ancient times.

Moreover, it aimed at clearly sharing the history of the Saudi camels and the realistic narratives of how to tie up the camel and ride it. Therefore, such activities contribute to boosting the cultural interaction between countries and strengthening the bonds and friendships between people.

At the end of 2023, the Saudi Cabinet officially named the year 2024 ‘the Year of the Camel’, celebrating the unique cultural value of camels in the Arabian Peninsula from the dawn of history up to the present day.

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