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King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud (1877 - 1953) was the founder and unifier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its first king. He was titled the Sultan, Ibn Saud, and Mu'azi (comforter), and was known as Abu Turki. He was the son of the last Imam of the Second Saudi State , Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal , and the fourteenth ruler from Al Saud family. He took the throne in his twenties and ruled for fifty-four years, making him the longe...

The adoption of the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques officially began in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud . He chose it instead of the usual title associated with the kings' names, 'His Majesty', as an honor and pride in serving the Two Holy Mosques. He was the first to officially adopt this title in Saudi rule throughout its three phases: - King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on October 27, 1986, during a speech he delivered a...

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924 - 2015) 1 is the sixth king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2 He was pledged allegiance as King after the death of his brother King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2005, and he continued to rule for about ten years. 3 He was succeeded by his Crown Prince, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. 4 King Abdullah is considered the first Saudi ruler to have three prince brothers succeed as his crown princes, and they are: 5 S...

King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1921 - 2005)  1 was the fifth king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following his father King Abdulaziz , and his brothers Saud , Faisal , and Khalid . He was the first to be titled the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques . He ruled the Kingdom for twenty-four years, starting in 1982, after his brother King Khalid, and ending in 2005. He was succeeded by his Crown Prince, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz . 2 King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz He is Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrah...

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1913 - 1982) was the fifth son of the Founding King and the fourth king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His reign lasted for seven years, and he was succeeded by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz . His figure earned admiration and appreciation locally and internationally. He was awarded numerous awards and honors from countries and international organizations, including the King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam. King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Bin Abdulr...

King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1906 - 1975) was the third king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the third son of King Abdulaziz . He ascended to the throne in 1964, succeeding his brother, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz . He remained king for eleven years before his assassination in 1975. King Faisal was known for his positions in defense of Arab causes, the unity of the Arab world, and advocating for Islamic solidarity. He was followed in rule by King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz . King Faisal Bin Abdu...

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1902 - 1969) was the second king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the first crown prince in the history of the Saudi state. He was the first to assume the throne after the passing of the Founder, King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud . Born in Kuwait, he passed away at his residence in Athens, Greece. His body was transported to Makkah al-Mukarramah , where funeral prayers were held at the Grand Mosque , and he was buried to rest in al-Oud Cemetery in Riyadh....