A great epic and a long history
Dr.. Toufic Khojad. Abdulaziz Al-HabshanAbdul-Aziz Al-HusseinAbdul-Aziz Al-OmranAbdul-Majid Al-TassanMazen Al-SuwaidAbdul-Aziz Al-RadyanMoatasem Al-Areek
Tuesday 22 February 2022
«Al Jazeera» - Jawaher Al-Duhim
Our dear country celebrates the founding day for the first time today, February 22, 2022, under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God protect him -. . The founding day comes as a deepening of loyalty and belonging, and it embodies the extent of the interest and keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the trusted Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman - may God preserve them - in the history of the country and linking citizens to the historical depth of our great state since the era of Imam Muhammad bin Saud - may God have mercy on him - the founder The first Saudi state about 3 centuries ago.
This day comes to remind us of the struggle of Imam Muhammad bin Saud to unify ranks and reunite, as he took over the rule of Diriyah on Jumada 30, 1139 AH. Diriyah was the capital of the first Saudi state, which became the capital of a sprawling state, and became an important source of economic, intellectual and cultural attraction. This is what a number of those we hosted spoke about to express their feelings on this precious occasion:
great occasion
At the beginning, Dr. Tawfiq bin Ahmed Khoja, Secretary General of the Federation of Arab Hospitals, spoke about this glorious occasion. He said: For the first time, our dear country celebrates on February 22, 2022, the founding day of the Saudi state, which was directed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God preserve him God - and embodies the extent of his interest and concern - may God support him - in the history of the homeland and linking citizens to the historical depth of their blessed state since the era of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, founder of the first Saudi state more than 3 centuries ago, and then restoring it and establishing the second Saudi state at the hands of Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Ibn Saud, then what King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud did in establishing and unifying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the correct approach “The Book of God and the Sunnah of His Messenger - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - which achieved unity after division, and laid the foundations of security, safety and stability, and there is no doubt that the occasion Founding Day is a great occasion that showcases the glory of this blessed country, reflecting the truest national features and the solid and stable relationship between the people of the country and its leadership. And stories of heroism, epics, and solidarity between the leadership and the people, and our country - praise be to God - is still experiencing developmental leaps, progress and civilization that made this country at the forefront of the countries of the world and since the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the care and service of the Two Holy Mosques and their pilgrims, as the service of the pilgrims witnessed successive developments under the umbrella of the pillars of the Kingdom’s vision 2030, the most prominent of which was the continuation of the Saudi expansion of the Two Holy Mosques and the increase of spaces and services to increase its absorptive capacity, by increasing the expansion of the system of services provided to pilgrims and upgrading them with the radical improvement of procedures Enriching the religious journey and cultural experience, and reflecting the civilized image of the Kingdom in the service of the Two Holy Mosques and its guests, and do not forget that our dear country continues its success story with a vision based on the strengths of this country and its unique capabilities, the vision of the present for the future, Vision 2030 that has so far achieved tangible results for an ambitious nation. Adopting a brighter future, as the vision realization programs have achieved remarkable successes in terms of its three pillars: a vibrant society and an expanding economy. Here, and an ambitious homeland, I ask God Almighty to preserve my master, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his faithful Crown Prince, and to perpetuate their pride and victory and make them an asset for Muslims, and to perpetuate our dear homeland security, safety and lasting happiness so that the homeland remains high above the peaks - God willing -.
Founding Day is an unforgettable memory
On this glorious day, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Maldah Al-Qahtani, Advisor to the General Department of Human Resources at the Ministry of Interior, says: The noble Royal Decree No. 1/371 dated 06/24/1443 AH came out of pride in the well-established roots of the founding of this state three centuries ago by celebrating the day on which the founding of this state was established. The first Saudi state, and the foundation is known in life as a day for a new stage in the lives of individuals and societies, and its codification in history and its continued circulation depends on the importance, impact and positive change that it leaves in their later lives. The founding day in Saudi Arabia is considered the most important in its history, which contributed to creating a stable life for its residents over three centuries. This day is known as the day on which the state was established by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in Diriyah in 1139 AH - 1727 AD. The credit - after God - is attributed to three main factors in preserving the memory of the Saudis First: The integrity of the belief on which the state is established and the application of God''s law.
Second: It was based on the principle of unity among the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula and spread the spirit of tolerance and affection among the feuding tribes during that period, and its dissolution into intermarriage and rapprochement, reforming the ties of kinship and preserving the statuses, and rejecting everything that would spread the spirit of division and disagreement.
Third: Establishing justice among the population and staying away from the existing international and regional alliances - at the time - which entailed imposing a fait accompli policy in line with the values, principles and interests of those forces (a policy of distancing and independence without isolation). The founding day is a national occasion to recall the history of the founding of the Saudi state, which was founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud more than three centuries ago on 30/6/1139 AH-22/2/1727AD, through which a political entity was established that achieves unity and stability, united people, and the country prospered Culture and science spread, and Diriyah became the capital of the state.This day serves as a highlight of the historical and civilized depth of the state, a celebration of the diverse cultural heritage, and loyalty to those imams, kings and citizens who contributed to the service of the country.
epic reform
On this day in which we live the joy of founding, Abdulaziz bin Suleiman Al-Hussein says: Founding Day is a day in which the Saudi citizen remembers the reformist epic carried out by Imam Muhammad bin Saud - may God have mercy on him - at a stage in which social fragmentation and cultural difference prevailed, and ignorance and chaos prevailed that made the land of The Arabian Peninsula was an unstable, expelling land, which made this righteous imam adopt the establishment of an entity based on gathering people under one banner The banner of monotheism, and one imam, the “foundation day”, which brought back history so that generations knew these great sacrifices of Imam Muhammad bin Saud and his men in order to make stability and security prevail throughout the country, so that these great achievements continue to this day, which we are proud of the status of our dear kingdom in world and its progress in all areas.
historical event
On this glorious day, Dr. Khaled Al-Habshan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Diriyah Club, says: The day of the founding of the Saudi state is considered an important national memory in the life of the Saudi people, as the first Saudi state was established on it and in commemoration of this great event after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques issued a decision Considering this day is an official holiday, and the founding day is one of the most important national occasions that will have an impact on every Saudi citizen to celebrate this day, as the Saudi state was founded about three hundred years ago, and that was on February 22 of the year 1727 AD when Imam Muhammad bin Saud - may his mercy be upon him - founded God - on this date to take all the tribes, and take the city of Diriyah at that time as its capital, and this celebration is a message to the sons of the nation, especially the youth, to know the national epic of the founding of the first Saudi state.
Unity Day
The anniversary of the founding day confirms the Kingdom’s keenness to develop the national identity for generations, as the royal decree stipulates that February 22 be a day to celebrate the founding of the first Saudi state by Muhammad bin Saud in the middle of 1139 AH, corresponding to February 1727 AD, and then the following The establishment of the second Saudi Arabia, and it continued until 1891 AD, then King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman - may his soul rest in peace - built the third Saudi state and unified it under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The founding day is an important day for us, in which we commemorate the day when the Saudi state was founded under the leadership of Imam Muhammad bin Saud - may God have mercy on him -, and Diriyah as its capital. Recently, the United Nations Organization for Science and Cultural Education chose Tarif neighborhood in Diriyah as a World Heritage site Diriyah is the second site in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and approved by UNESCO as the Capital of Arab Culture for the year 2030. With the issuance of the royal decree, the founding day becomes a day to be celebrated by all Saudis, and the memory remains stuck in the minds and hearts.
The past that became a way to the present
On this occasion, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al-Omran says: The past, which became to the present, is the path of a love story, whoever heard it sings of it. Yes, the celebration of the founding day, which is nearly three centuries away from us, is a very important occasion to evoke and remember a glorious past that was the basis for the kingdom of security, safety, development and flowers. A great kingdom with religious, political and economic weight. Its righteous rulers and its loyal people rose to record its name with pride and pride at the forefront of countries in terms of progress, advancement and development in all fields. Therefore, this dear country deserves to add a day to its beautiful glorious days and holidays, and nothing is more beautiful or more important than That this day be “foundation day, may God have mercy on those who laid the foundations of our dear kingdom, and may God protect my master, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman, and may God perpetuate our precious country with his countless blessings.” And uncountable.
A reminder for generations
On this day, broadcaster Abdul Majeed Al-Tassan says: The founding day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a day to remind and introduce the Saudi generations and to the world about the Kingdom’s history that extends for more than 300 years. Foundation Day is a memory of the start towards the future.
An example of strength and cohesion
On this day, Wael Al-Daghfaq shares the traveler by saying: The founding day, corresponding to 30 Jumada Al-Ula of the
