Arab Weather - Saudis celebrate National Founding Day on Saturday, February 22, 2025 AD, corresponding to Shaaban 23, 1446 AH. This day is an opportunity to remember the history of the first Saudi state and appreciate its ancient roots.
February 22 of each year is an official holiday in Saudi Arabia, with various popular and governmental events and activities. The Founding Day holiday is expected to be the following Sunday, with the date to be confirmed through an official announcement.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, issued a decision to designate February 22 as the Founding Day , which commemorates the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1139 AH/1727 AD. Imam Muhammad made Diriyah the capital of the state, and contributed to spreading knowledge and unity.
February 22 was chosen to mark the beginning of the reign of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, who laid the foundations of the first Saudi state in the middle of the year 1139 AH (6/30/1139), corresponding to February 22, 1727 AD.
The fashions of the Founding Day celebrations vary according to the regions:
Saudis celebrate this day through several activities, including:
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