King Abdulaziz Library Launches Horses Exhibition to Celebrate Founding Day

Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz Public Library will launch a specialized exhibition on horses and equestrianism on Tuesday, in celebration of Founding Day. The exhibition will be held at the library's Khurais Road branch and will run until the end of August 2026. It features an extensive collection of the library's holdings on horses and equestrianism, including manuscripts, photographs, documents, Islamic miniatures, and illustrated books.

According to Saudi Press Agency, since its establishment 40 years ago, the King Abdulaziz Public Library has been dedicated to preserving this rich heritage. The library has established a specialized center for equestrianism, which houses more than 12,000 items, including some of the most prominent and rare Arabic and international books on horses.

In addition, the exhibition is showcasing a collection of rare photographs of horses taken by Princess Alice of Britain during her visit to Saudi Arabia in 1938.

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