The 13th edition
of Souk Okaz, being held as part of Taif Season, features theatrical
performances depicting Arab life in previous eras, including knights from
antiquity and historic camel caravans. 
The supervisor of the Knights Club in Souk Okaz, Daifallah Al-Jaid, said
that the scenes being presented by 50 "knights" and 100 camel riders
are based on times of up to 1,500 years ago, enabling visitors to get an idea
of the life-styles prevalent in the period.

The knights and
camel jockeys can be seen in Okaz Avenue and other areas, including the
historical markets; performers enact the roles assigned to them, with knights
roaming on horseback and camel caravans parading through the market throughout
the day.  The distinctive costumes for
the Okaz knights were carefully crafted, drawing on international expertise and
designers from Arab countries to create authentic clothes and weapons,
including spears, swords and shields.