Saudi Arabia is celebrating its 91st Saudi National Day today, marking the formation of the modern-day Kingdom with the unification of the Nejd and Hejaz by King Abdulaziz Al-Saud in 1932.
The Kingdom’s version of the 4th of July will be celebrated this year under the slogan “A Home for Us.”
An airshow over Jeddah in 2020.
The celebration of Saudi National Day honors not only the establishment of Saudi Arabia with the unification of the country but also the development of Saudi Arabia since its founding.
Last year, despite the Coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person celebrations, buildings in the Saudi capital Riyadh and across the Kingdom were lit up in green in celebration and hundreds of thousands of Saudis were treated to a special air show from Saudi defense forces.
This year, streets, schools, universities, public and private spaces will be displaying the green Saudi Arabian flag. Events are planned across the Kingdom, with access granted to all events only with a green pass on the Tawakalna app to verify vaccination status.
Arab News features a breakdown of many of the top events, including a spectacular air show featuring Saudi military planes and jets. Organized by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, the Saudi Hawks show is expected to show jetfighter and civil aircraft “taking part in what is billed as the largest air show in the Kingdoms’ history.”
Fireworks shows will be displayed across the Kingdom in Hail, Tabuk, Albaha, Buraidah, Abha, Madinah, Jazan and Jeddah.
King Abdulaziz ordered at the beginning of structuring Saudi Arabia to emphasize the Kingdom as home to the Two Holy Mosques, and oversaw their expansion and to serving pilgrims and Umrah performers. Saudi Arabia celebrates all parts of its development from its inception, including the establishment of schools and hospitals, turning villages into towns and large cities, and providing basic services and a quality of life to all of Saudi Arabia.
Celebrations will also take place online, with Saudis showing their patriotism through social media accounts.
