{"id":25529,"date":"2025-01-27T10:26:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=25529"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:26:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:26:37","slug":"custodian-of-the-two-holy-mosques-camel-festival-2025-free-camel-racing-show-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/custodian-of-the-two-holy-mosques-camel-festival-2025-free-camel-racing-show-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival 2025: Free Camel Racing Show in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Camel racing, a centuries-old tradition, comes alive in modern grandeur at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival<\/strong>. Held at Janadriyah Camel Race Track<\/strong> in Riyadh, this festival represents a cultural and sporting event with roots deeply in Saudi heritage.<\/p>\n

From January 27 to February 5<\/strong>, the festival offers an exciting 10-day experience featuring 224 races<\/strong> across five categories. Whether you\u2019re a long-time enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this event is your gateway to a rich tradition where speed and skill collide on the track.<\/p>\n

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Last year\u2019s inaugural edition showcased 6,869 camels from 13 countries<\/strong>, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and even the United States. This year promises to raise the bar with even more participation and SAR 70 million in prizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The races are divided into categories, each with unique challenges, – from 4 to 8 km races. For the first time, a 2-km race dedicated to women<\/strong> will also take center stage.<\/p>\n

Regular races feature a prize pool of SAR 188,000 per race<\/strong>, with winners receiving a minimum of SAR 60,000. Beyond the prize money, the festival aims to elevate camel racing\u2019s stature as an essential part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s cultural and sporting identity.<\/p>\n

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Admission to the festival is free<\/strong> for general attendees, while VIP tickets start at SAR 150<\/strong>, offering a premium experience. Visitors can also explore cultural exhibits, food stalls, and interactive activities that highlight Saudi traditions and hospitality.<\/p>\n

Supported by the Saudi Camel Federation<\/strong><\/a> and Saudi leadership, this festival is a reflection of Saudi Arabia\u2019s commitment to preserving and promoting its heritage while engaging audiences worldwide. Don\u2019t miss this remarkable event, where tradition meets modernity, and history races into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Camel racing, a centuries-old tradition, comes alive in modern grandeur at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival. Held at Janadriyah Camel Race Track in Riyadh, this festival represents a cultural and sporting event with roots deeply in Saudi heritage. From January 27 to February 5, the festival offers an exciting 10-day experience […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":25531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"tags":[{"id":15448,"slug":"news","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"}}],"countries":[{"id":15507,"slug":"ksa","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ksa\/","api_id":215,"title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia"}}],"cities":[{"id":15508,"slug":"riyadh","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ksa\/riyadh\/","api_id":283,"title":{"rendered":"Riyadh"}}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25529"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25529\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}