Saudi Arabia enjoys day off as Kingdom celebrates Founding Day
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Citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia are enjoying a day off on Wednesday to mark Founding Day as celebrations across the country are underway.
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The Kingdom is celebrating its second Founding Day holiday after it was declared as an annual day off last year.
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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.
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Celebrations began across the country on Tuesday night with air show performance held at the eastern province city of Jubail.
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The show by Saudi Hawks stunned people with their acrobatic performances that also paid homage to the Kingdom.
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Spectators watch the Saudi hawks perform on the occassion of Saudi Founding Day.