This two-day event celebrates the catching of parrotfish, or hareed.

Tourist activities include parasailing, traditional dances, and fishing competitions.

Hareed are typically caught near the shore in nets, and come in various sizes and colors that change according to their sex.

The brightly colored fish are known for their survival instinct of hiding among corals, making catching them a challenge.

The text describes the Farasan Islands, where residents are known for their parrot-like behavior of using teeth to scrape food from coral reefs.

The fishing season varies, and the islands hold cultural festivities, including visiting newlywed brides in traditional dress and exploring heritage sites such as Wadi Matar, Al-Qassar village, Bait Al-Jarmal, and historic houses.

The Farasan Islands have a rich cultural heritage centered around sailing and pearl-diving.

Jazan Governor oversees the region.

Prince Mohammed bin Nasser is initiating an annual festival on the Farasan Islands, in partnership with the region's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the islands' governorate.

The event showcases the local customs and traditions, and highlights the tourism potential of the area.

The festival also celebrates the appearance of hareed, a natural attraction that draws crowds from the Jazan region each year.