Saudipedia - Founding day

It is a national event that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates on the anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727. This day was approved by a royal order from the Cust...

The First Saudi State was founded in 1727 by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Muqrin Bin Markhan Bin Ibrahim Bin Musa Bin Rabi’a Bin Mani’ al-Muraydi al-Dari al-Hanafi, who made Diriyah the capital of the sta...

Diriyah is the capital of the First Saudi State. It is located in al-Yamama region, in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. In this day and age, this would be west of the capital, Riyadh, on the banks of Wadi Hanifah, w...

During the establishment of the First Saudi State , the people of Najd used pens to write the manuscripts in which they documented their sciences and knowledge. During that time, the name given to the pen was Qalam . Ho...

Al-Ajrab sword is a significant relic passed down through the rulers of the Saudi state. It belonged to Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud, the founder of the Second Saudi State , who played a key role in est...

Imam Mohammed Bin Saud, the founder of the First Saudi State, relied on counsel ( Shura ) in various affairs. He often sought the advice of his son, Abdulaziz, in managing the affairs of Diriyah , the capital of the Fir...

The First Saudi State has disbursed the resources available with Bayt al-Mal (treasury) in favor of various purposes, including: - Amounts settled to those entitled to Zakat, such as the poor and the disadvantaged, each...

During the era of its founder Imam Mohammed Bin Saud, the First Saudi State 's flag was green, crafted with silk and wool. The part near the flagpole was white, with the declaration of faith ('There is no god ...

The designation ' Diriyah ' is derived from the fact that Mani' Ibn Rabi'a al-Muraydi, the ancestor of the Saudi family, lived with his relatives in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, settling in a place...

The foundations of the Saudi State establishment were laid in the eighteenth century, with its governance commencing in 1727 by consolidating social cohesion, safeguarding citizens, securing Hajj routes, and serving the...

Camels constitute an authentic symbol of life in the Arabian Peninsula. In fact, they have long been intrinsically linked to Arab men. They have formed a significant resource for their livelihood and a source of support...

Yes, there are residents in historical Diriyah. The decline in the development of Diriyah at the beginning of the 19th century led to the migration of most of its residents. However, due to its proximity to the capital,...

Ad-Dir'iyyah is located on the banks of Wadi Hanifah , northwest of Riyadh City . It was the capital of the First Saudi State founded by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud in 1727. Al-Turaif District is the cultural center of ...

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud  was the founder of the Second Saudi State in 1824, approximately six years after the end of the First Saudi State . Despite the destruction and devastation left behind by ...

The historic al-Dhuwaihra Mosque, also known as al-Houta Mosque, is situated in the northeastern part of al-Bujairi District in Diriyah Governorate , Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Built during the era of t...

The crown prince in the First Saudi State was appointed according to specific procedures. The Imam would select one of his sons to be a crown prince. He would also be appointed to lead the armies, thus being considered ...

Pen-Making in Najd: The people of Najd Region once held an interest in pens, particularly among the educated, whether during al-Katatib  (primary education) stage or the subsequent stages. Pens served as tools for writ...

The seal of Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz is the seal that was used by the third Imam of the First Saudi State, Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Muhammad Bin Saud. He used this seal to sign a letter to the Governor of Levant in th...

Wadi Hanifa is one of the seasonal water passageways in the middle of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in Diriyah Governorate, Riyadh Province. It is one of the natural tourist attractions for the province...

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1769 - 1834) was the founder of the Second Saudi State , He was the grandson of the founder of the First Saudi State ,  Imam Mohammed Bin Saud , and ruled the Second Saud...

Samhan Neighborhood is a historical mudbrick district located within the landmarks of Diriyah historical area, the capital of the First Saudi State . The neighborhood lies south of the Ghasiba District, on a triangular ...

At-Turaif Mosque is one of the monuments in at-Turaif District , in Diriyah Governorate , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of Diriyah's historical mosques. It was built for the first time during the First...

Abu Nuqtah al-Muthami Palaces are a collection of historical forts and palaces located in the town of Tabab, affiliated with Aseer Province in the southwestern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Tabab served as the...

Historic Tabab Mosque is one of the historic mosques located in Tabab Village, northwest of Abha City in Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is considered one of the oldest historical mosques ...

The rulers of the Second Saudi State were the Imams who ruled in the Second Saudi State . The first among them was Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Muhammad Bin Saud , the grandson of the founder of the First Saudi State , I...

Sahoud Palace is one of the archaeological sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built between 1790 and 1800. The palace was designed in the form of a fortress and was named 'Sahoud' after a cannon that...

The Second Saudi State was founded by Imam Turki Bin Abdullah in 1824, with Riyadh as its capital. It managed to sustain rule for sixty-nine years, from 1824 to 1891. Four ruling imams succeeded one another during this ...

Imam Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1788 - 1865) was the second Imam of the Second Saudi State , and the first Saudi ruler to assume power twice. He is the son of the founder of the Second Saudi St...

Al-Dhuwaihra Mosque is a historic mosque located in the northeastern part of al-Bujairi District in Historical Diriyah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is also known as al-Houta Mosque. It is one of the old mosques bui...

Imam Abdullah Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud was the third Imam of the Second Saudi State , following his father Imam Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah , and his grandfather Imam Turki Bin Abdullah ...

Aliyah Plateau , also known as al-Ulayyah or al-Alah, is a large plateau with steep edges, surrounded by deep valleys, ravines, and caves, including the cave of Imam Turki Bin Abdullah , who sought refuge there after th...

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque,  is a historic mosque in the al-Hukm Palace District at the center of Riyadh City , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was built during the reign of Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed ...

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1851 - 1928) was the last ruler of the Second Saudi State . He was the grandson of its founder Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud . He...

The Manuscript of Najdi Chronicles (Makhtutat al-Akhbar al-Najdiya) is a manuscript that documents the chronicles of Najd from 1446 to 1871, focusing particularly on the First and Second Saudi States and the events that...