Saudi Arabia Went Crazy With the National Day Celebrations This Year!

Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23rd, marks the unification of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd in 1932. 

It is one of the major occasions to celebrate in Saudi Arabia, and one of the Kingdom's three non-religious national holidays, along with Saudi Founding Day and Saudi Flag Day.

National Day celebrations usually include military parades, a biker parade, and an arms exhibition across major cities.

Here is how Saudi Arabia's 93rd National Day was celebrated nationwide:

Part of the military parade and marches began in Riyadh on Thursday, September 21st, with the participation of various sectors of the Ministry of Interior.

Also, check out this cool National Day celebration march in Najran!

 

 

 

 

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Meanwhile, the Royal Saudi Air Force aerobatic display team, Saudi Hawks, lit up the skies at Jeddah Corniche yesterday, getting everyone in the National Day spirit.

 

 

 

 

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Some people celebrated Saudi National Day in a very unique way, like this man holding Saudi Arabia's flag while flyboarding.

 

 

 

 

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Cafes and restaurants also celebrate Saudi National Day with green and white decor, special offers for the day, and activities such as face painting and games for both adults and children.

Image source: @saudihawks Instagram account.