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The Saudi Founding Day is a national occasion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commemorating the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727 by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud. It was approved by a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on January 27, 2022. February 22 of each year is designated as the anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom and an official holiday. Contrary to popular belief about the modernity of the history of the Saudi state, the history of the Saudi state dates back to ancient times. The establishment of the First Saudi State goes back more than three centuries, during which it maintained its resilience and independence from any foreign influence. Since its establishment to the present day, it remains a purely Arab state in terms of both its rulers and people. What is Founding Day? The story behind the Founding Day I...

The history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is linked to the Arabian Peninsula, as the Kingdom constitutes its largest segment. It has emerged as the region's predominant force, civilization, and regime after the Islamic State and the Rashidun Caliphate, rendering it the most significant historical transition in the Arab region for centuries. The modern history of Saudi Arabia began with the establishment of Diriyah in 1446 by the ancestor of the House of Saud, Mani bin Rabiah al-Muraidi. This establishment continued until the reign of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, who elevated Diriyah from a city-state to the capital of the vast state, marking the formation of the first Saudi state in 1727. With the end of the first Saudi state in 1818, the second Saudi state was reestablished by Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud in 1824. With the end of the second Saudi state in 1891, the Sa...

The Beginning Symphony is an orchestral performance organized by the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The symphony narrated the story of the founding of the Saudi state through theatrical and musical scenes. The event was part of a celebratory program presented by the ministry on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day , held on February 25 and 26, 2024. The Beginning Symphony Performance The Beginning Symphony was part of the Saudi Founding Day celebrations, a national occasion that recalls the story of the founding of the Saudi state three centuries ago by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud. It was performed for the first time in Riyadh City at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater in Boulevard City. The performance featured a musical interaction combining classical global instruments and traditional Saudi instruments, with the participation of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir. The orche...

Diriyah Oral History Project is a project to document the history and events in ad-Diriyah , the capital of the First Saudi State , by recording oral and video testimonies of elderly residents of ad-Diriyah to preserve its history and highlight its cultural and heritage significance. This project was launched in 2020 by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methodology of Diriyah Oral History Project Diriyah Oral History Project documents the narratives and testimonies of the elderly regarding historical and heritage events, through conducting recorded oral interviews with them. It also records information and stories not included in the region's historical books, and documents important aspects of ad-Diriyah's history and heritage. The project encompasses filming, production, and documentation of narratives, adhering to rigorous criter...