المملكة: Various competitions and events .. Schools celebrate the day of February 9

The Ministry of Education announced the launch of the activities of the Foundation Day 2025 starting from Sunday, February 9 for a period of two weeks, as part of an integrated communication plan, aimed at enhancing awareness of the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and consolidating national values ​​in the hearts of male and female students and employees of the educational sector.
In confirmation of the historical depth that the Saudi state has been based since its foundation more than three centuries ago, and coincided with the launch of oral and practical tests during the first week and final tests in the second week, which enhances the integration between the educational process and the consolidation of the national identity of students during this important period of the academic year .
The Ministry stated that the celebration of the Foundation Day embodies pride and pride in the history of the Kingdom, as this occasion represents the anniversary of the founding of the first Saudi state at the hands of Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727 AD 1139 AH when he put the first building blocks for the establishment of the Saudi state, which today has become a model of unity, stability and sustainable development.

Enhancing national values

Through these activities, the Ministry of Education is keen on introducing male and female students to the stages of building the Saudi state and enhancing their awareness of the ancient national values ​​that contributed to unifying the country and consolidating its identity.
In its communication plan, the Ministry of Education focuses on achieving a set of national and educational goals that would educate young people about the Kingdom’s position and ancient history.
Among the most prominent of these goals is to enhance cultural and historical awareness about the emergence of the first Saudi state and highlight the achievements that have been achieved over more than 300 years.

And confirming citizens ’association with their leadership throughout the ages, highlighting the national cohesion, which represents a basic pillar in the march of the Saudi state, consolidating the national values ​​derived from the history of the Kingdom, and introducing students to the stages of the state’s development from its foundation until the present time.
And the involvement of all educational groups in activities and events that enhance the national identity, belonging to the homeland, celebrate the wise leadership of the Kingdom, and highlight its efforts in the development and progress process, while emphasizing the importance of preserving the Saudi historical heritage.

A comprehensive plan

The Ministry of Education has developed a comprehensive plan that includes a group of educational and educational activities targeting male and female students, education employees, parents and society, most notably the organization of seminars and educational lectures on the historical stages that the Saudi state has gone through since its foundation and the launch of cultural and historical competitions for male and female students to enhance their knowledge of the Kingdom’s history and consolidate pride in identity Patriotism.
The production of comprehensive media content that includes documentary films, analytical articles, infographic designs and awareness leaflets on the foundation day, organizing heritage exhibitions inside schools and universities reviewing documents and historical pictures that explain the march of building the Saudi state, and the establishment of theatrical and artistic performances representing prominent stations in the date of the establishment of the Saudi state.

The implementation of interactive activities within schools and educational institutions highlights the symbols and foundations of the Saudi state and organize meetings and seminars with the participation of experts and historians to discuss the historical dimensions of the founding day and extensive media coverage through digital platforms that include live broadcasts, field reports and awareness partnerships to introduce society to this national occasion.
The Ministry indicated that all education and school departments in the Kingdom will participate effectively in these celebrations by organizing events inside schools and preparing programs and activities that contribute to achieving the desired goals from the day of establishment, while emphasizing the role of educational institutions in building historical awareness and enhancing loyalty and national affiliation in future generations .
The Ministry of Education emphasized that celebrating the Foundation Day reflects the ancient national values ​​on which Saudi society is based and highlights its pioneering role in consolidating unity and stability three centuries ago, noting that this occasion is an opportunity to introduce young people to the history of their ancient homeland and motivate them to inspire positive values ​​from the march of the Saudi state.
The Ministry called on all educational institutions, students, parents and the educational community to interact with various activities and events, stressing the importance of this occasion in promoting pride in the national identity and belonging to the homeland.