The Unthinkable Party: A New Face for the Saudi Kingdom

6. For the young population of Saudi Arabia—a demographic majority—these public entertainment options are a welcome release. They offer an unprecedented opportunity for collective leisure and self-expression. Attendees interviewed at the event often cite the celebration as "harmless fun" and emphasize that their intention is purely to enjoy themselves, separating the fun of costume-wearing from the deeper pagan or religious origins of the holiday, effectively re-contextualizing it as a modern, global culture event.