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المملكة: Founding day .. A prestigious state journey started three centuries ago towards prosperity

Three centuries ago, the spark of a human civilization renewed the soul in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, to write the establishment of an ancient and ancient state founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, and laid the foundation stone for a political entity and united the tribes, achieved stability, and established the rules of prosperity, on the day of the foundation that the Saudis celebrate on February 22nd Every year.
The day of the foundation is not just a historical memory, but rather a celebration of deep roots, and a tribute to the efforts of kings, imams and citizens who contributed to building a great homeland.
In the following lines, we review the virtue of the establishment day in the establishment of the Saudi state, the difference between it and the National Day, and how Diriyah became the capital of the first Saudi state.

What is the day of establishment?
It is a national occasion to celebrate the anniversary of the date of the founding of the Saudi state, which was founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud three centuries ago; Where he established a political entity that achieves unity, stability and prosperity, and on this day Al -Diriyah became the capital of the first Saudi state.
Why was the foundation day approved?
The day of the foundation is a memorial for the extension of the Saudi state for three centuries, highlighting the historical and civilizational depth, and to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage, and in fulfillment of those who contributed to the service of the homeland of imams, kings and citizens.
What is the difference between the day of the foundation and the national day?
Founding February 22, 1727 AD, the day of the establishment of the first Saudi state (the founder, Imam Muhammad bin Saud), and the National Day September 23, 1932 AD is the day of the announcement of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the monotheist King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al -Faisal Al Saud -may God bless him -.

Imam Muhammad bin Saud - X, King Abdulaziz House

Al -Diriyah, the capital of the first Saudi state
Al -Diriyah was chosen for the first Saudi state; It is characterized by a strategic geographical location for the capital of a major country on Wadi Hanifa, one of the most important valleys in Najd, and the most important old commercial roads, and these components gave them great importance as a center of civilization and a witness to the history industry.
Diriyah is one of the most important Islamic civilizations in the Arabian Peninsula, and the capital of the first Saudi state.

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