22-02-2025
LIVE: Celebrating Saudi Arabia's Founding Day - A Nation Honors Its Heritage
Leaders-Mena magazine is providing a live coverage of Saudi Arabia's Founding Day celebrations across all the regions.
12:00 Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mark Donovan, took to X on the occasion of #FoundingDay, writing: 'Founding Day is a truly wonderful celebration of Saudi culture and history 7.' He extended his congratulations to His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and all Saudi citizens and residents, wishing everyone a Happy Founding Day!
#FoundingDay is a very enjoyable great celebration of Saudi culture and history. Congratulations to HM the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince and all our Saudi friends. Happy Founding Day! MD🇦🇺🇸🇦
— Mark Donovan (@AusAmbKSA) February 22, 2025
11:30 The Saudi Embassy in Syria holds celebration to mark Founding Day.
السفارة السعودية في سوريا تحتفل بمناسبة #يوم_التأسيس.
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— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) February 21, 2025
11:00 The Founding Day celebrations featured an exceptional musical evening with a performance by the esteemed Arab artist Mohammed Abdu at Riyadh's Mohammed Abdu Arena on Friday. The event provided a unique experience showcasing top-tier national performances and timeless classic songs. Named Suhail Night in tribute to the Suhail Star, which historically served as a guiding beacon for travelers and wayfarers, the evening was truly memorable.
ليالي التأسيس | ليلة سهيل
فــــوق 🇸🇦 هـــــام 🇸🇦
السحب 🇸🇦
#يوم_بدينا_1727
#يوم_التأسيس
— يوم التأسيس (@SAFoundingDay) February 21, 2025
10:00 Saudi Founding Day was established in 2022 by royal decree of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz, marking the 295th anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727. Designated as an official public holiday, it is observed annually on February 22, aligning with the Gregorian calendar. The occasion stands among the Kingdom's three non-religious national holidays, alongside Saudi National Day (23 September) and Flag Day (11 March), reflecting the nation's historical legacy and unifying identity.
09:00 In celebration of the Founding Day, renowned artist Majid Al-Mohandes will host an enchanting musical evening titled 'Asfar Night' (The Night of Journeys) at Riadh's Mohammed Abdo Arena. The event will feature a curated selection of patriotic anthems and iconic classical compositions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom.
08:00 Saudi Arabia commemorates its Founding Day today, February 22, marking the establishment of the First Saudi State in AD 1727 (1139 AH) under the leadership of Imam Mohammed bin Saud in Diriyah. This historic occasion honors the vision, unity, and resilience that laid the foundation for the Kingdom's enduring legacy, shaping its journey into a modern, prosperous, and unified nation.
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