Saudi Arabia | Saudi Foundation Day holiday date 1445–2024

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/02/21

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, <strong>King Salman bin Abdulaziz</strong> , issued a royal order declaring the adoption of <strong>February 22</strong> of each year as an official holiday under the name <strong>“Foundation Day,”</strong> to celebrate the founding of the state. This is for both the private and public sectors, and this step comes based on the announcement of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, where it was announced that the establishment day for the current year will be Thursday, corresponding to 12 Shaban 1445 AH, corresponding to <strong>February 22, 2024 AD</strong> , and it will be considered an official day off for the public and private sectors, as well as for institutions. Non-profit.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Foundation Day Holiday 2024 for students</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>The Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</strong> decided to amend the dates of students’ final exams for the second semester, with the aim of giving students an opportunity to benefit from the Saudi National Foundation Day holiday on exam dates, as the official holiday will begin on Wednesday <strong>, February 21, 2024, which corresponds to Shaaban 11, 1445 AH</strong> , The vacation will continue for ten continuous days before classes resume for the third term of the current academic year 1445 AH. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%20%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%AF%20%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A9%20%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B3%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%201445%E2%80%932024.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Saudi Foundation Day 2024</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On this special day, the Saudis celebrate the anniversary <strong>of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</strong> , as the Founding Day is a reminder of the extension of the Saudi state over three centuries, a highlight of its historical and cultural depth, a celebration of the diverse cultural heritage, and a tribute to those who contributed to serving the nation, including imams, kings, and citizens. On this day, Saudis express their pride and loyalty to the homeland, and the government grants this day an official holiday to all governmental and private sectors.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>2024 Foundation Day celebration themes include:</strong></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Decorating the streets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the Saudi flag throughout, reflecting the national spirit and national unity.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Launching fireworks by citizens, as a manifestation of joy and celebration of the national occasion.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Organizing cultural plays and seminars to highlight Saudi history and culture and promote national belonging.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Exchanging congratulations and blessings among citizens, and enhancing the spirit of solidarity and brotherhood among members of society.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Wearing historical clothing on this day as a symbol of their loyalty and love for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to revive national heritage and express Saudi cultural identity.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Read also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84... Founding Day.. a fat day</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="http://ما هو يوم التأسيس السعودي؟ ومتى يكون؟">What is Saudi Foundation Day? And when will it be?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.elaosboa.com/1413817/">elaosboa</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://now.khabrna.com/129440/%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%89-%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%...

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