Saudi Arabia: Farasan Islands Host 20th Hareed Festival in Celebration of Culture
The Farasan Islands, a string of coral islands nestled 40 kilometers off the coast of Jizan in the Red Sea, are abuzz with activity as they host the 20th edition of the Hareed (parrotfish) Festival, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. This vibrant annual event, held in late April and early May, celebrates the arrival of parrotfish in the islands' shallow waters, SPA said.