Souk Okaz

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Sūq ʿUkāẓ (

The location of Sūq ʿUkāẓ was disputed until historian Muhammad bin Abdallah al-Blahad rediscovered it.^[1] A major study was published in 1960 by Saʿīd al-Afghānī.^[6]

Modern Souq

A modern souq has been recreated at the location of the historic souq.^[7] Each year's souq honors a different poet.^[7] The souq covers 14 million square meters of land.^[8] In modern times, as in the past, there are lectures, sporting competitions, poetry, artwork, and items for sale. The souq has 200 shops selling different goods including pottery, silverware, glassware, wall arts and historical manuscripts.^[9]

See also

• Tourism in Saudi Arabia

References