Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival 2025 Sees Record Female Participation

Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival 2025 has witnessed a remarkable 100% increase in female participation compared to last year. Due to the growing interest, the organizing committee has added a second race, featuring 18 Saudi female camel riders.

Growing Popularity of Female Camel Racing

The second edition of the festival kicked off last Monday at the Janadriyah Camel Race Track in Riyadh, organized by the Saudi Camel Federation. The event will conclude next Wednesday, with total prize money exceeding SAR 70 million.

In the first edition of the festival, 15 female riders from 9 countries participated. This year, the number has grown to 30 riders from 12 countries, including:

• Saudi Arabia
• Bahrain
• United States of America
• Poland
• Algeria
• France
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Oman
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom (UK)
• Yemen
• Germany

Bigger Prizes for Female Riders

With the rise in female participation, prize money has also doubled from SAR 188,000 to SAR 376,000. The first-place female rider will receive SAR 60,000, making this competition more competitive and rewarding for women in the sport.

Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Camel Racing and Women’s Sports

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival continues to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s deep-rooted camel racing culture, while also promoting women’s participation in traditional sports. The growing female involvement reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to empower women in sports and provide equal opportunities in cultural and heritage events.

With increasing international participation, the festival has become a global platform for camel racing, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich heritage while embracing diversity and inclusion.