For the people of Saudi Arabia, National Day signifies one of the most important events in their history: The foundation of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
Seventy-two years ago, on September 23, 1932, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded and named as an Islamic state, with Arabic designated as its national language and the Holy Qur'an as its constitution. Every year the Kingdom commemorates this day, recalling with pride the acts and achievements of the country’s founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud.
Twenty-one year old Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud left Kuwait in 1901, determined to reclaim all of the territory once held by his forefathers and to extend his protection over the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah. In a heroic battle, he recaptured Riyadh in 1902, which marked the beginning of the formation of the modern state of Saudi Arabia. After establishing Riyadh as his headquarters, King Abdulaziz proceeded, over the following decades, to unite the different regions into one nation of peace and prosperity.
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That's interesting JP.
History is important.