“Foundation Day” .. A National Celebration of the Kingdom’s Ancient Roots
“Foundation Day” .. A National Celebration of the Kingdom’s Ancient Roots
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing widespread celebrations today on the occasion of “Foundation Day,” which falls on February 22 of each year, commemorating the annual anniversary of the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727 AD.
Under the slogan “The Day We Began,” government and private entities are organizing diverse events across various regions of the Kingdom, including heritage, folkloric, and cultural performances, in addition to fireworks displays and distributing gifts to citizens.
In this context, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud said in a press statement: “Foundation Day is a precious national occasion dear to all our hearts, in which we celebrate our ancient roots and glorious history, and remember the heroism and sacrifices of our fathers and grandfathers who established this blessed state.”
For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sibai, Secretary-General of the National Committee for Celebrating Foundation Day, indicated that the celebrations include more than 3,000 events across various regions of the Kingdom, including 500 events in the capital Riyadh alone.
Al-Sibai added that the National Committee worked to organize diverse events befitting the status of “Foundation Day,” reflecting the depth of the Kingdom’s historical and civilizational roots, and strengthening values of belonging and loyalty to the homeland among new generations.
It is worth noting that the Saudi Council of Ministers issued a decision in January 2021 to adopt February 22 of each year as an official holiday called “Foundation Day,” in commemoration of the anniversary of the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727 AD.
This year’s celebrations come amid the exceptional circumstances the Kingdom and the world are experiencing due to the Corona pandemic, where events were organized according to the necessary precautionary and preventive measures to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.
At the conclusion of the celebrations, Saudis affirm their pride in their ancient roots and history, their commitment to their wise leadership, and their determination to continue the path of construction, development, and progress that began three centuries ago and continues under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect them both.
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.
