Saudi Arabia celebrates 78th anniversary of its National Day

Riyadh, September 22, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates
tomorrow, (September 23), the 78th anniversary of the country's
National Day.

On this day, King Abdulaziz announced the unification of the country
under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the basis of the
Holy Quran and Sunnah (Prophet's sayings) and on the path of the
venerable forefathers.

The First Saud state was established in 1157 AH when Imam Mohammed
bin Saud decided to support the call of Sheikh Mohammed bin
Abdul-Wahab which was aimed at returning to the proper Islam.


In 1240 AH, the Second Saudi state was established under the
leadership of
Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud who proceeded ahead on
the path of his forefathers.


In 1319 AH, a new era began when King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman
al-Saud retook Riyadh and laid the foundation for the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia on the basis of the Holy Quran and Sunnah.