What Are the Most Significant Historical Events in Saudi Arabia that the People Take Pride in?

The Saudi people take pride in the glorious history of the founding and unification of the Saudi state. Saudis annually celebrate the Founding Day on February 22 and the National Day on September 23.

The Founding Day, which was designated by a Royal Decree in 2022, commemorates the history of the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud in 1727. As for National Day, it commemorates the unification of the country and the naming of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.

Both February 22 and September 23 are official public holidays in the Kingdom.