Sharjah: Souq Al Jubail, one of the largest fresh produce markets in the UAE, is organising a series of events and entertainment activities during Ramadan.

Every weekend — from 8am to midnight every Thursday and Friday, the souq will host balloon benders, face painters, Arabic calligraphers and henna artists.

“Ramadan is a month of worship and togetherness. This year, we’ve organised several activities which will not just transform the Souq into a vibrant world of entertainment and flavours, but also offer visitors an opportunity to delve and experience the essence of the holy month,” said Hamed Al Zarouni, director of Souq Al Jubail.

This Ramadan, Souq Al Jubail will be the venue for a series of edutainment workshops for children, which will offer them an opportunity to learn ceramic painting and paper crafts, whilst playing games as Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Races and much more. In addition, the Souq will also host a majlis and several food and beverage stalls for visitors to witness a holistic entertainment experience.

“We are confident that the footfall is set to increase with our unique set of activities organised for visitors. As the Souq’s demographics represents varied nationalities and ages, our events and activities have been aligned to cater to the taste of different customer segments,” added Al Zarouni.