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Raghadan Forest

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Raghadan is forest located in Al Bahah Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.[1] It is long known for its ancient markets, which is held every Sunday (Sunday Market) and it is one of the famous markets in the region, where many people come to it from everywhere.

Location

Raghadan Forest is in Al Bahah Region, southwestern of Saudi Arabia (in the northern hemisphere, situated between latitude 19–30 degree). It is located on the highway between Al-Baha and Taif city. Raghadan Forest is positioned on the cliff that overlooking King Fahad Aqaba in Albaha at a height exceeding (1700),[2][3] the village of Zarqa separates it from Albaha city. Raghadan is 4 km northwest away from the center of Albaha. It is also a village between a group of villages, benefiting from the available transport in the area.

Festivals

Festivals that are ongoing during the summer:

  • Activities of Al-Kadi Baha
  • The international honey festival
  • The southern dance festival
  • The Baha summer festival
  • The shopping bazaar festival
  • Raghadan Islamic Forum
  • Raghadan Youth Forum
  • The international circus festival
  • The festival of productive families

References

  1. ^ "غابات الباحة.. مناظر آسرة.. وشلالات ساحرة". جريدة الرياض (in Arabic). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. ^ الباحة, عمر محمد الغامدي- (2014-01-04). "غابة رغدان.. درة غابات الجنوب". Madina (in Arabic). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  3. ^ "الباحة: "غابة رغدان" منتجع شتوي يجذب الشباب والعائلات في جنوب السعودية". الشرق الأوسط (in Arabic). Retrieved 2020-08-15.