The Crown Prince Camel Festival is an annual cultural event held in the city of Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was first launched on August 11, 2018, under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Camel Federation. The festival aims to preserve and promote the heritage of camels in Saudi, Arab, and Islamic culture while highlighting the cultural and national aspects associated with them. Since its inception, the festival has seen significant participation.

The inaugural edition featured over 10,000 camels participating in 781 races, and the second edition had prizes worth 52 million Saudi Riyals. In subsequent editions, the value of cash prizes continued to increase, reaching over 57 million Saudi Riyals in the fifth edition. The festival has set multiple world records, with Guinness World Records recognizing the Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif as the world’s largest camel racing festival. The festival serves as a unique opportunity to appreciate and enhance the role of camels in Saudi culture and history.

Furthermore, the festival showcases the cultural and historical significance of camels, solidifying their place in the hearts of the Saudi people.