Founding Day: Celebrations of Loyalty and Pride in the Kingdom’s Ancient History
Founding Day: Celebrations of Loyalty and Pride in the Kingdom’s Ancient History
Saudi citizens are celebrating today the Founding Day, which falls on February 22 of each year, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727 CE.
This year’s celebrations come under the slogan “The Day We Began,” as various regions of the Kingdom witness diverse national events expressing pride in the deep-rooted foundations and the strong bond between leadership and people.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed in a speech on this occasion that “Founding Day is a dear occasion to all our hearts, in which we recall the beginnings of the First Saudi State and the great achievements made in various fields.”
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said: “Founding Day is a day of pride for us all, from which we draw the values of moderation, tolerance, and tolerance upon which the Saudi state was founded three centuries ago.”
The celebrations witness the organization of many heritage, cultural, and entertainment events, in addition to aerial displays by the Royal Saudi Air Force and fireworks shows in the skies of the capital Riyadh and several Saudi cities.
Saudi museums and historical sites are also witnessing a large turnout from visitors wishing to learn about the history of the Saudi state and its ancient civilization.
This year’s celebrations come amid the exceptional circumstances the country is going through due to the Corona pandemic, where all precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of citizens and residents participating in the events.
The Saudi Cabinet had issued a decision in 2022 to make February 22 of each year an official holiday for all workers in the public and private sectors, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State.
“Founding Day” represents an opportunity to renew the covenant with the values of unity, loyalty, and belonging to the homeland, and to draw lessons and insights from the Kingdom’s ancient history, and to look forward to a bright future for the Kingdom under its wise leadership.
The celebrations also come as confirmation of what the Kingdom is witnessing of comprehensive development in various fields within Vision 2030, which aims to achieve a qualitative leap in the path of development and prosperity.
صحيفة عكاظ اليوم ، موقع إخباري شامل يهتم بتقديم خدمة صحفية متميزة للقارئ، وهدفنا أن نصل لقرائنا الأعزاء بالخبر الأدق والأسرع والحصري بما يليق بقواعد وقيم الأسرة السعودية، لذلك نقدم لكم مجموعة كبيرة من الأخبار المتنوعة داخل الأقسام التالية، الأخبار العالمية و المحلية، الاقتصاد، تكنولوجيا ، فن، أخبار الرياضة، منوعات و سياحة.