Saudi Arabia is celebrating its Founding Day on February 22, a new public holiday established in 2022 that pays homage to the Kingdom's rich history. The holiday commemorates when the first Saudi state was established by Imam Muhammed bin Saudi in February 1727 in the city of Diriyah, in the northwest of Riyadh.
The Saudi flag, the palm tree, the falcon, the Arabian horse, and the market are five important symbols that reflect a lively heritage as the “Saudi Founding Day” logo. These are more than symbols because they carry a rich history of how the Kingdom was unified in 1727.
February 22nd has been designated as an annual national holiday for celebrating Founding Day under the slogan “The Day We Began”.
