Raghadan Historic Neighborhood

Raghadan Historical Neighborhood is one of the heritage neighborhoods in al-Bahah Province, located in the south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is specifically situated on King Abdulaziz Street in the city of al-Bahah, and it is an extension of Raghadan Village, one of the old villages in the city of al-Bahah.

In the local culture of the province, Raghadan neighborhood was named after the abundance of livelihood it offered due to its fertile lands and mild climate. This contributed to the settlement of the population in the area since ancient times, as they heavily relied on agriculture. Terraced farming was practiced, and the village was built on a high hill surrounded by modern buildings. Most of its houses are multi-story, constructed with stacked stones held together by a thick layer of mud and brick in a skillful manner that requires high professional expertise.

The stone houses in Raghadan Neighborhood were built in varying sizes and diverse shapes, installed with high-quality craftsmanship and in a stacked manner to ensure the cohesion of the walls. It is noticeable that the builders exerted effort in shaping the external facades and architectural openings using stone, which was also utilized in constructing several external staircases. These houses are characterized by a high level of construction craftsmanship.

Many entertaining events take place in the squares and gardens of Raghadan Historic Neighborhood. It is one of the distinctive entertainment destinations annually in al-Bahah Province, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and the General Entertainment Authority. Among these events is the 'Raghadan Forest Treasure' event, which was held in 2018. Additionally, there was the Raghadan Front Festival, which ran from July to September 2022.