Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz declared Wednesday as a public holiday after the Saudi soccer team beat Argentina in the World Cup on Tuesday in a thrilling and historic upset that will long be remembered and celebrated by Saudis.
Both the public and private sector were closed on Wednesday to mark a day of national pride and celebration by the Royal Order.
Photos of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and other family members celebrating the victory together online went viral on social networks.
The Saudi stock exchange is also closed Wednesday in celebration of the national victory.
