Saudi Arabia National Day 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates with Pride and Joy
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates Saudi Arabia’s National Day! On this day in 1932, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially established, and citizens across the country came together to celebrate.
Every year on National Day, people decorate the streets with the green national flag, just like the one in today’s Doodle artwork. There are parades, festivals, concerts, and much more. In the capital city of Riyadh, the biggest celebrations happen, including the exciting Saudi Hawks Air Show, where jets perform amazing flyovers. Many people also decorate their cars with special symbols and race through the streets, showing their pride.
Traditional Saudi foods like kabsa (rice with meat and vegetables), martabak (stuffed pancakes), and ma’amoul (cookies filled with nuts) are enjoyed by families and friends throughout the day. At night, huge fireworks light up the sky, marking another year of progress and prosperity for the country.
Happy National Day, Saudi Arabia!
HISTORY OF SAUDI NATIONAL DAY
In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, there was a land of diverse tribes and vast deserts. This land, known today as Saudi Arabia, has a special day that brings all its people together in celebration – the Saudi National Day. It all started with a visionary leader named King Abdulaziz ibn Saud. He had a dream to unite the different regions of the peninsula into one strong nation. After many battles and strategic alliances, he succeeded in bringing the kingdoms of Nejd and Hejaz together. On September 23, 1932, he announced the birth of a new country: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This day marked a new beginning for the people of Saudi Arabia. They had a united identity and a shared sense of pride. To remember this significant moment, Saudi National Day was established. It was first celebrated at government levels in 1965, on its 33rd anniversary, by King Faisal bin Abdulaziz. He wanted to replace the Royal Seating Day with a day that truly reflected the unity and spirit of the nation.
But it wasn’t until 2005 that the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz declared Saudi National Day an official public holiday. This meant that everyone could take part in the festivities and remember the country’s journey to unity. Today, Saudi National Day is a time of joy and patriotism. The streets are adorned with green and white, the colors of the Saudi flag. People come together to enjoy folk dances, songs, and traditional festivals. It’s a day to feel proud of the past and hopeful for the future.
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