Saudis on Saudi National Day: we dream and achieve
Saudis are proud of their great homeland, which leads them to achieve glory and the highest standards in various fields. The new Saudi Arabia knows how to lead society to strength, achieve resilience and stability, and make the homeland with its full borders an oasis of security and peace.
Saudis celebrate their national day every year, and they should gather and rejoice on this day. Their dear homeland, which was the land for them in the past, went on to preserve this achievement, and today it has opened horizons and opportunities for them, so they are able to realize dreams, and they are moving with great strides towards achieving the pioneering vision for 2030.
Saudi Arabia today, with all its regions and components, is united by one leadership, and a wonderful slogan is “We Dream and Achieve.” This slogan is very real because anyone who visits Saudi Arabia today knows how far it has traveled to achieve the dream of 2030. As long as the inspiration exists and as long as the people are united around their wise leadership, Saudi Arabia will also cross 2030 and beyond with ambitions and economic and strategic options that pour into one goal, which is for Saudi Arabia to be a great regional state with sufficiency, economic strength, political power, and a strong presence in global forums.
The role of Saudi youth in turning a big dream into reality
The most important thing that the wise leadership in Saudi Arabia has relied on to achieve Vision 2023 is the enthusiasm of young people and their wonderful energies. Saudi society is a young society, and its youth is dreamy, ambitious, open, and has a lot of impulsiveness and capabilities. What has been achieved so far has been largely thanks to these young people.
The young Saudi woman has also proved that she is the irreplaceable second half of society to complete the process of turning the big dream into reality. She has come down to different fields of work, specializing in various kinds of specialties that serve her country. Today, you can see it in sensitive and important positions: in management, in media, marketing, education, medicine, and other fields.
On Saudi National Day, young people will attend events and performances and participate vigorously in them, as they have done in the past years. With his participation, he sends a strong signal that the dream will come true in their hands with the unlimited guidance and support of the inimitable political leadership in Saudi Arabia.
The date of the Saudi national day for 2024
On September 23 of each year, which falls on Monday this year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day, an occasion filled with pride and ancient history. This day takes us back to the memory of the unification of the Kingdom’s lands under one banner, where many governorates and cities come together under the slogan of unity and prosperity.
On this day, Saudis will celebrate the memory of the sons of the homeland who made the greatest sacrifices in order to achieve this unity that they are proud of. This celebration comes as a message that embodies the spirit of unity and national cohesion among the citizens of the Kingdom.
The history of the National Day is linked to the decision to unify the lands of the Hijaz issued by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God have mercy on him, on September 23, 1932. Saudi National Day is an opportunity to reflect on history and development, and to celebrate the country’s heritage and modern achievements. This occasion combines authenticity and modernity and embodies the Kingdom’s aspirations for a better and more advanced future.
How do Saudis celebrate this day?
Celebrations prevail in Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah and all the governorates and cities of the Kingdom. The following is a list of National Day events and celebrations:
- Fireworks (Tarateeh): The skies of the Kingdom’s cities are decorated with stunning colors through light shows and wonderful fireworks.
- Air shows: The sky witnesses wonderful shows by the Royal Saudi Air Force, as the planes leave behind them columns of colored smoke over major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah.
- Naval parades: The Saudi Navy conducts a number of parades and events on the coast of Jeddah, which include displays of equipment and ships in addition to diving shows.
- Sports activities: Various marathons and sports competitions are held in many cities of the Kingdom.
- Cultural festivals: You will find local artwork and crafts in these festivals, in addition to fashion shows and traditional and heritage foods.
- Street and building decoration: Streets, roads and houses are decorated with Saudi flags and lights that match the colors of the Saudi flag, creating a beautiful national atmosphere.
- Theatrical and musical performances: Special theatrical and musical performances are held for the occasion, reviving the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and witnessing its present with elevation and sublimity.
- Enjoying Saudi food: Popular food, sweets and drinks are an integral part of the Saudi National Day activities, as they are served in the streets, homes and public places, to paint a vibrant artistic picture. Saudi coffee is at the top of the list of what is served on this day, as it is one of the most popular drinks in the Kingdom, and is usually served in cafes with popular sweets.
- Visits and recreational trips: Visits and recreational trips are organized to heritage sites in the Kingdom, so that everyone can explore the country’s heritage.
- Traditional clothing on the National Day: Traditional clothing is an integral part of the National Day activities on this day, as citizens and residents are keen to wear traditional Saudi costumes during some celebrations, to express their heritage and culture.
- Offers and discounts: Shops publish offers and discounts on all goods and merchandise, which contributes to adding joy during shopping in this atmosphere.
Conclusion
These activities and events combine heritage, entertainment, and the national spirit to celebrate the Saudi national day with pride. It contributes to strengthening the national spirit by connecting people with their land, heritage, and history. It also encourages and develops the spirit of national cohesion and rallies around wise leadership to face all challenges and move forward to reach the top.