Ramadan in Saida

In 2019, the Hariri Foundation partnered with the Municipality of Saida and the local civil society to launch a city-wide, 30-day festivity celebrating the holy month of Ramadan through cultivating and capitalizing on local cultural and charity initiatives. 

Every Ramadan, the foundation works with its partners to map and coordinate efforts among civil society actors and SMEs to promote all activities within an inclusive campaign which promotes social cohesion and social solidarity. The festivity mainly targets Saida’s historic district as the key destination for tens of thousands of citizens and tourists due to its Arab architectural charm and the abundance of initiatives benefiting the local community and facilities. 

The Hariri Foundation dedicates Khan El Franj as the main gateway to the district and its activities, hosting major festivities organized with tens of civil society organizations, also serving as a venue for exhibitions, markets featuring local crafts and goods, and the promotion of the work of hundreds of local startups.