05.11.2025 15:27
Images of Halloween celebrations in Saudi Arabia, a country governed by Sharia law, have sparked widespread reactions in the global public. While the government views these celebrations as a new face of tourism, the footage shows streets filled with colorful masks and monsters.
The Halloween, a tradition of Western origin, has gained popularity in Eastern countries in recent years. Celebrated with colorful costumes, parties, and street entertainment, this "holiday" has elicited different reactions in various geographies.
DANCES WERE HELD ON EVERY STREET
Halloween celebrations in Saudi Arabia were quite enthusiastic. The streets were filled with costumes that challenged the imagination. Dances were held on every street, and parties were organized in many venues.
In Jeddah, the event known as "Horrorcon," or the Halloween Fair, opened its doors for the fourth time this year. The event, held from November 1 to 5, attracted visitors with haunted houses, horror tunnels, and vampire-themed scenes.
TOURISM INITIATIVE IN A SHARIA COUNTRY
In Saudi Arabia, governed by Sharia law, the government sees such events as an opportunity to boost tourism. Every year, thousands of people flock to the country to see how Western-style celebrations are conducted in the Middle East.