National Foundation Day: Commemorating the Establishment of the First Saudi State
National Foundation Day: Commemorating the Establishment of the First Saudi State
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates on February 22 each year the National Foundation Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727 AD. This day comes to remind us of our deep historical roots and to reinforce values of belonging and loyalty to the homeland.
In January 2022, King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree declaring February 22 of each year as a day to commemorate the founding of the Saudi state, under the name “Foundation Day,” to be added to the Kingdom’s National Day on September 23 each year.
The importance of this day lies in the fact that it represents the beginning of the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in the Emirate of Diriyah in 1727 AD, which lasted until 1818 AD. This state formed the nucleus for unifying most regions of the Arabian Peninsula under the banner of unification and the reformist call led by Imam Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab.
In this context, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a previous statement: “Foundation Day is a dear memory in all our hearts, as it reminds us of our deep-rooted origins and the historical and civilizational depth of our ancient state.”
Saudi citizens celebrate this precious national occasion by organizing many events and activities in various regions of the Kingdom, such as air, sea, and land shows, theatrical and artistic performances, heritage exhibitions, and cultural and sports competitions.
The streets and homes of the Kingdom also witness spontaneous popular celebrations, where citizens and residents wear traditional costumes and raise Saudi flags, expressing pride in national identity and belonging to the dear homeland.
This year’s celebration of Foundation Day comes amid the exceptional circumstances that the country and the world are going through due to the Corona pandemic, which requires everyone to adhere to precautionary measures and social distancing while participating in events.
In conclusion, celebrating Foundation Day is a precious national occasion for all Saudis, through which they renew their covenant and loyalty to their wise leadership and dear homeland, translating the slogan “A Day We Began” into diligent and constructive work for a more bright and prosperous future for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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.