Thunderstorms on Saudi National Day include these areas

Arab Weather - Citizens are eagerly awaiting the 95th Saudi National Day celebrations, which mark the unification of the Kingdom under its current name by its founder, King Abdulaziz. This year, the Kingdom is celebrating the day under the slogan "Our Pride is in Our Nature."

95th Saudi National Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day on the first day of Libra, corresponding to September 23rd, every year. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the celebration.

On 17 Jumada al-Ula 1351 AH, a royal decree was issued by the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud - may God have mercy on him - to unify all parts of the modern Saudi state under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Abdulaziz chose Thursday, 21 Jumada al-Ula of the same year, corresponding to 23 September 1932 AD, as the day to declare the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

When is Saudi National Day 2025?

Saudi National Day 2025 falls on September 23, 2025, with about 37 days remaining until the celebration of Saudi National Day 2025.

On this day in the year 1351 AH / 1932 AD, history recorded the birth of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the epic heroism led by the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud - may God have mercy on him - over a period of thirty-two years after he recaptured the city of Riyadh, the capital of his ancestors and fathers, on the fifth of Shawwal in the year 1319 AH, corresponding to January 15, 1902 AD.

During the reign of King Abdulaziz, the Saudi state chose the current state emblem: "Two crossed swords with a palm tree between them." The flag became green and rectangular in shape, with the Shahada in the middle in white, and a white sword underneath it.

Thunderstorms on Saudi National Day in these areas?

Saudi Arabia is celebrating its National Day, coinciding with rainy weather in the southwest of the Kingdom. Indicators point to the accumulation of cumulonimbus clouds in the skies of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Taif, with a chance of scattered rain showers accompanied by hail in some areas. Active downwinds are also expected at times, increasing the intensity of rain and local storms in these areas.