10 things to do during Eid in Saudi Arabia

This museum is located within what was once a railway station; in fact, it was the last station on the Hejaz Railway line. 

It contains a lot of artifacts from Medina’s past; one of the most noticeable ones is a bow that is believed to have belonged to a companion of Prophet Mohamed.

Watching legendary football matches at cafés is one of Saudi youth's favorite pastimes... but watching it at Al Masaa Café is a whole different experience. 

Smack in the heart of Riyadh, Al Masaa Café holds the 2014 Guinness World Record for being the largest café in the world. 

Sip on those mochas as you watch the Green Falcons battle it out with the world’s best teams, alongside a sea of football fans.

This is currently the best theme park in the kingdom, so if you're planning to visit it during Eid, prepare yourself to stand in long queues.

But once you get to sit on its thrilling rides - some of which offer beautiful views of the Red Sea from above - the wait will be worth it. 

Due to the year-round warm temperatures, waters in the country have been blessed with an abundance of coral and underwater life. 

One of the best places to witness this unusual scenery in Saudi Arabia is the Farasan Islands. 

Scuba diving here can get addictive... you might prolong your Eid holidays because of it. 

Speaking of underwater life, why not visit the state-of-the-art Fakieh Aquarium - which is open to the public - where you can see marine life from the Red Sea and beyond.

The highlight here is the underwater glass tunnel, and the shark and stingray tanks. 

With both educational and entertaining programs, this is definitely the kind of place the whole family will enjoy. If you have spare time on your hands, you can watch the dolphin and sea lion show they hold nearby.

A lot of pilgrims are making a stop here. Though it has "exhibition" in its title, it actually isn't different from a museum.

The central focus here are the Two Holy Mosques - Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina - and their history. 

There are many artifacts from the two mosques such as an old Kiswa, silver casing of the Black Stone, and a door of the Kaaba.

Jeddah may have an amazing newly-built waterfront at its corniche, but it is Al Khobar’s that makes it to our list with its laid-back vibe. 

Though the weather is on the warmer side these days, the breeze from the Arabian Sea will play its part to cool you down.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that's on many people's bucket list. So what better time to tick an item from that list than during Eid?

Sizeable portions of the ancient city have been restored and they are being presented in their former glory.

Jabal Sawda is the highest peak in the country and the views from up there are extraordinary. 

Pleasant weather, dramatic mountainscape, and easily accessible by road. Even if you visit this one place on Eid, you can consider your Eid holidays well spent.

With a road that leads right up to the edge of the crater, those excuses of requiring a 4x4 to visit just won’t do anymore. 

Ideal for a day trip from Jeddah, the volcanic crater is known for its white base that is littered with sodium phosphate crystals.