Qassim City

Land of palm trees and generosity

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, where palm groves stretch as far as the eye can see and the aroma of dates fills the markets, lies the Qassim region, whose name is derived from "al-Qasam," meaning abundance and diversity of bounty.

Al-Qassim is located in the north-central part of the Kingdom, separated from the eastern and western coasts by a distance of approximately 760 kilometers, and shares borders with five administrative regions.

1- From the north, the Hail region

2- From the west, the Medina region

3- From the south, the Riyadh region

4- From the East, the Eastern Region

5- It meets in its northwest with the Northern Borders region

Its main cities are: Buraydah – Unayzah – Ar Rass – Al Mudhnib – Al Bukayriyah – Al Badai’ – Al Asyah – An Nabhaniyah – Uyun Al Jawa – Riyadh Al Khabra – Ash Shamasiyah – Uqlat As Suqur – Dhariyah – Abanat

Al-Qassim: The land of generosity and dates

Al-Qassim is known as the bride of Najd and the storehouse of Saudi dates, as it is home to millions of palm trees that have made it a center for the date trade in the Kingdom.
It is where the annual Buraidah Dates Festival is held, one of the largest agricultural festivals in the Middle East, which attracts visitors and traders from all over Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

The story of Qassim city

Customs and traditions in Al-Qassim

The hospitality of the Qassim region is defined by dates and coffee, and no house is without a coffee pot from which the aroma of roasted coffee beans emanates.

Weddings are held with huge feasts and dishes like Kabsa, Jareesh, and Mafateh are served in an atmosphere of joy and cooperation.

The traditional Najdi dress is still present at national events, as a symbol of heritage and pride in authenticity.

Authentic Qassim cuisine

Kleija - a sweet filled with dates and cardamom, served on special occasions.

Qassim Kabsa - the famous rice dish with meat and Najdi spices.

Jareesh - a dish of crushed wheat cooked with milk or broth.

The proverb from Qassim: "The neighbor comes before the house."

In the land of Al-Qassim, values are valued before material things, and neighborliness is valued before real estate.

The story behind the proverb:

It is said that a man from Qassim wanted to buy a house, so he asked people about his neighbors before asking about the price, because a good neighbor is a priceless blessing. People were impressed by his wisdom and coined the proverb that became a symbol of social etiquette and good manners: "The neighbor comes before the house."

Qassim Lens

Jad'iyah Heritage Castle

Al-Uqaylat Museum

Al Rajhi cabin

Samri Unaizah

Kleija

The scattered dish