Saudi Arabia enjoys day off as Kingdom celebrates Founding Day

Citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia are enjoying a day off on Wednesday to mark Founding Day as celebrations across the country are underway.

The Kingdom is celebrating its second Founding Day holiday after it was declared as an annual day off last year.

The history of Founding Day goes back to three centuries ago when the first Saudi state was established in 1727 during the leadership of Imam Muhammad bin Saud.

Celebrations began across the country on Tuesday night with air show performance held at the eastern province city of Jubail.

The show by Saudi Hawks stunned people with their acrobatic performances that also paid homage to the Kingdom.

Spectators watch the Saudi hawks perform on the occassion of Saudi Founding Day.