This cherished month is a time for spiritual contemplation, community bonding, and family gatherings.

In Al-Balad, Ramadan not only honors fasting and prayer but also embraces joyous festivities that showcase the city's unique heritage and warm hospitality.

The Ramadan Season includes 30 activation zones, featuring restaurants, cafes, traditional food stalls, performances, workshops, markets, cultural exhibitions, interactive experiences, and a kids' corner.

At Bab Al-Balad, visitors are greeted with traditional Saudi coffee, dance performances, and camel rides.

They can explore the district, observing artisans like shoemakers (kharazon) at work.

The streets feature traditional exhibits, including a miller displaying textiles and a vendor showcasing ancient cosmetic tools.

Saeed Al-Ghamdi, a currency collector, shares his passion for his 55-year-long hobby of collecting paper and coin currency.

Hanan Aljarwani showcases her jewelry and art at a bazaar, while Ibrahim Jaafar introduces his modern miswak products for the first time.

Miswak, a traditional tooth-cleaning stick, has historical significance and is particularly popular during Ramadan.

Jaafar offers convenient holders to maintain freshness and ease of reuse, which has been well-received.

Hussein Al-Abdali, a long-time miswak craftsman, expresses gratitude for a Ministry of Culture booth to sell miswak and raise awareness about its benefits.

Aljarwani and Jaafar engage visitors with live demonstrations and education on their respective products.

Al-Abdali speaks about miswak sticks, made from arak tree roots, offering various types for medical benefits.

Bazaars in Al-Balad sell thobes, jalabiya, jewelry, bakhoor, oud, perfumes, toys, decorative lighting, and unique oud and perfume collections.

Abdul Hameed Shalabi, owner of Sobia Bar, serves traditional sobia, a healthy Ramadan drink made from barley, flour, dry bread, and sugar.

Sara Thagafi, founder of the Modern Art Training Center, offers Ramadan workshops during the season with various art sessions, candle making, quick pottery, and perfume-making experiences.

Visitors can create their own perfumes while shopping, and there are giveaways and art supplies for kids.

Thagafi aims to enhance the Hijazi tradition by introducing unique drinks like tamer hindi and hibiscus, and the labania ice cream, to both locals and international visitors.

Ahmed Abdo Ahwas, a long-time resident of Al-Balad, shares his love for the district during Ramadan.

He describes the unique atmosphere and traditional foods like kibdah, baleela, sandwiches, and fries, which gain distinct flavors and tastes during this month.

Al-Balad prepares for Ramadan well in advance, with each lane offering special experiences.

Farah Hassan, a visitor to Al-Balad during Ramadan, expresses her nostalgia for the place and the culinary adventures of trying traditional drinks like sobia and exploring the Ramadan flavors in Al-Balad.

The Eid celebrations in Al-Balad are also distinct, with unique decorations featuring a variety of chocolates and sweets.

During Ramadan, vendors showcased their craft with great passion, providing delicious sips and bites that left an impression on visitors.

Hamza Yousef shared his experience of the immersive and warm festivities, which included traditional performances and cultural exhibitions.