Makkah: The Makkah Caravan event, held in conjunction with the Makkah Trail 2 activities in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah, offers visitors a unique experience simulating the Hajj caravans of the past. Activities include camel riding and exploring the historical routes and challenges faced by pilgrims. The Makkah Caravan event, running until the end of the current month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, aims to offer visitors a journey into the history of Hajj. It highlights the significance of camels as the primary and resilient mode of transportation for covering vast distances during the Hajj. By engagingly delivering cultural and Islamic insights, the event leverages Makkah's natural and historical offerings to enrich the religious and cultural experience of pilgrims and Umrah performers. It seeks to revive heritage, acquaint visitors with Makkah's timeless assets, and provide an immersive understanding of the profound meanings behind ancient camel journeys. Participants can learn the practicalities of bridling a nd riding camels, following in the footsteps of ancestors who traversed the desert. This event fosters cultural interaction, strengthens bonds of friendship, and nurtures cultural ties between nations. The Makkah Caravan event creates an environment where participants can vividly experience the caravan journeys from the past and the thrill of travelling from one place to another, just as travellers did in bygone times. Source: Saudi Press Agency
Sunday, April 26, 2026