Video | The canopy aqal adorns the Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/02/26

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - Al-Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh shines on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it was decorated with lights depicting the shape of the cross-shaped aqal, which is considered one of the traditional Saudi costumes.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This amazing scene is part of the Founding Day celebrations on February 22, which symbolizes the historical, civilizational and cultural depth of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud founded the first Saudi state in 1727 AD.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="ar" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The canopy aqal on Al Faisaliah Tower <a href="https://t.co/8QoQOdXyvy">pic.twitter.com/8QoQOdXyvy</a></p> - (#Abu Fahd) Abufahad (@Abufahad8987) <a href="https://twitter.com/Abufahad8987/status/1761309533803090319?ref_src=twsr... 24, 2024</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> What is Al Faisaliah Tower?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al Faisaliah Tower, which is located in the middle of the city of Riyadh, is considered one of the most prominent cultural landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it reaches a height of 267 meters. It was built in 2000 AD and is owned by the sons of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The tower&#39;s pyramidal design is characterized by the presence of a clear glass ball at its top, which stands out as a prominent element when viewed. The tower occupies a special place in the hearts of Saudi citizens, as it is considered one of the oldest towers built in the Kingdom, and represents a symbol of development and modernity in the city.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Read also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A-... traditional Saudi dress... Karim Benzema celebrates Saudi Foundation Day in his own way</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%... Arabia | Construction of a 136 km road linking the Asir and Jazan regions</a><br /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D... images</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D... movement</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/dust?location_id=1797">Dust alarm</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://slaati.com/2024/02/22/p2461834.html">slaati</a></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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