Organize various events in an atmosphere full of pride

3 centuries of glory.. The Saudi pavilion celebrates the founding day

  • The Saudi pavilion has allocated a corner for guests to take memorial photos in a festive atmosphere.

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In an atmosphere full of pride and pride for three centuries of glory and achievements, the outer arena of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at “Expo 2020 Dubai” witnessed a series of activities and events on the occasion of the founding day of the first Saudi state in 1727, when a large Arab tent was erected in the outer courtyard of the pavilion, and a flock to it Visitors of different nationalities, to get acquainted with the Kingdom with its past in the depths of the history of the Arabian Peninsula and its prosperous present.

The founding day is a national occasion of a festive nature in which the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia evoke the march of three centuries ago and the events and stances it carries that have been immortalized in history books and biographies, and its landmarks have emerged throughout the Arabian Peninsula, as it was formed over centuries and consolidated the rules of the coherent state that established the rule and made the security of society in Presenting her interests with serving the Two Holy Mosques and achieving the well-being of the community.

Yesterday, the Saudi pavilion allocated a corner for the guests to take souvenir photos, and presented them with authentic Saudi coffee in a festive atmosphere in line with the distinctive visual identity launched by the Kingdom on this occasion under the slogan "A Fat Day", in the middle of which appears the icon of a man carrying a banner, in reference to the championship And the sacrifices of the men of Saudi society, and their rallying around the banner that they protected over time to defend the nation with wisdom, determination and determination.

In the evening period, the pavilion organized celebrations, heritage performances and entertainment events, most notably Al-Ardah and Al-Samari, and other famous folk dances, which highlight the values ​​and meanings associated with this national occasion, and instill pride in the cultural and social heritage of the Kingdom.

• 1727, the year in which the first Saudi state was established.

foundational stages

The Saudi state has gone through three foundational stages throughout history. The first state was established more than three centuries ago by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, then the second Saudi state was established by Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud, which continued until King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Faisal Al Saud in 1902 with the founding of the third Saudi state and its unification in the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his sons kings followed his approach in strengthening the building and unity of this state until the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince Al-Ahed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

The commemoration of the first celebration of “Foundation Day” comes after the Saudi royal decree was issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques last month that the 22nd of February of each year be a day to commemorate the founding of the state and become an official holiday.