The Hasawi Lomi Exhibition — also known as the Hasawi Lemon Exhibition or the Al-Ahsa Lemon Festival — is Al-Ahsa’s flagship seasonal agricultural event, organised by the Al-Ahsa Chamber to celebrate the oasis’s most famous crop after dates. The exhibition offers an interactive experience of the Hasawi lomi’s qualities, benefits and cultivation, direct contact with the farmers, and shopping from productive-family stalls, alongside the accompanying programme.
- Season
- Summer
- When
- Around August – September
- Approximate length
- Several weeks
- Location
- Al-Ahsa Expo Center, Al-Salam St (Ain Najm Rd), Hofuf
- Organisers
- Al-Ahsa Chamber
Highlights
- Lomi (dried lime) product shows
- Live cooking
- Agricultural workshops
- Kids’ corner
- Family sessions
What is the Hasawi lomi?
The Hasawi lomi — often called the Hasawi lemon or Hasawi lime — is a small, dark-green citrus with a thin skin, abundant juice, a sharp tang and a distinctive aroma that sets it apart from other citrus. It is Al-Ahsa’s second crop after dates: the oasis grows more than 100,000 fruiting lomi trees, each yielding some 25-30 kilograms a season.
A cherished summer tradition surrounds it: families gather to juice and preserve it for the whole year — fresh, as juice, or dried for Hasawi and Arabian Gulf cooking.
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Where is the exhibition held?
At the Al-Ahsa Expo Center on Al-Salam Street (Ain Najm Road) in Hofuf — the map is on this page.
How does the Hasawi lomi differ from a regular lemon?
It is smaller, thinner-skinned, juicier and more aromatic, and is used fresh, as juice, and dried in Hasawi cooking.
Are there activities for children?
Yes — the exhibition has a kids’ corner, alongside live cooking, agricultural workshops and family sessions.
