The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces an engaging lineup of cultural events in celebration of The Founding Day, starting from 21 to 22 February. This comes as part of a rich public program planned for the duration of the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale. Taking place at the Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the Biennale will run until May 25, 2025.
The program showcases a rich tapestry of workshops, panel discussions, and art performances that celebrate Islamic heritage and offer an inclusive and dynamic space for learning, dialogue, and cultural exchange. Top highlights of the program include interactive sessions showcasing the traditions of Sadu weaving with Dar Heyla, the process of the making and care of the Kiswah of the Holy Ka’bah with the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, and Cinema Nights in collaboration with The Red Sea Cinema Foundation, in addition to story-telling sessions and heritage nights.
The program is open for all Biennale visitors, with registration available through the official Biennale website (biennale.org.sa). Follow @biennale_sa for more information.
Full list of Founding Day events at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
5:00-6:30 pm: Paradise in Focus: Capturing the Islamic Garden – for Children with Special Needs, by Nikon Youth Kids Program with Arya Chitara
5:00-6:00 pm: Create Miniature Saudi Foods with Clay, with Reem Hassan
5:00-7:00 pm: 3D Print Your Keychain, by Bani with Maha Alnahdi
5:00-7:00 pm: Ceramic Mosaic Workshop, with Sadeem AlMoheish
5:00-8:00 pm: Telling Stories with Sadu Weaving Art, by Dar Heyla
5:00-9:00 pm: My Doll, Made by Me, by The Handicraft Cooperative Society (Sleysla)
5:00-11:00 pm: Layali Turathiya: Founding Day Gaming Nights, by Jeddah Board Games with Anas Bukhari
5:00-11:00 pm: Interactive Session: The Making and Care of the Kiswah of the Holy Ka’bah, by The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques
5:00-11:00 pm: Around Saudi: A Journey Through Heritage, by Little Caterpillars Club
7:00-8:30 pm: Paradise in Focus: Capturing the Islamic Garden, by Nikon Youth Kids Program with Arya Chitara
7:30-9:30 pm: Create Miniature Saudi Foods with Clay, with Reem Hassan
8:00-9:30 pm: Cinema Nights: Flow, by The Red Sea Film Foundation
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
3:00-4:30 pm: Biennale Book Club: Shine With Morals, by Shababuna
4:00-8:00 pm: Layers of Light: Mastering Multi-Exposure Photography, by AnalogTheRoom with Mohamad Kamal
5:00-6:00 pm: Create Miniature Saudi Foods with Clay, with Reem Hassan
5:30-8:30 pm: Weaving Heritage: The Art of Sadu, by Dar Heyla with Rawan Jabai and Abdulaziz Alzoman
5:00-7:00 pm: Ceramic Mosaic Workshop, with Sadeem AlMoheish
5:00-9:00 pm: My Doll, Made by Me, by The Handicraft Cooperative Society (Sleysla)
5:00-11:00 pm: Layali Turathiya: Founding Day Gaming Nights, by Jeddah Board Games with Anas Bukhari
5:00-11:00 pm: Around Saudi: A Journey Through Heritage, by Little Caterpillars Club
5:00-11:00 pm: Interactive Session: The Making and Care of the Kiswah of the Holy Ka’bah, by The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques
6:00-7:30 pm: Vision of a Nation: Founding Day Photography – for Children with Special Needs, by Nikon Youth Kids Program with Arya Chitara
7:00-9:00 pm: Saturday Sketching, with Salman AlNajem
7:30-9:30 pm: Create Miniature Saudi Foods with Clay, with Reem Hassan
8:00-9:30 pm: Vision of a Nation: Founding Day Photography, by Nikon Youth Kids Program with Arya Chitara
