Saudi Flag Day
| Saudi Flag Day يوم العلم السعودي | |
|---|---|
 Current official flag of Saudi Arabia | |
| Official name | Flag Day |
| Observed by | Saudi Arabia |
| Type | Historic |
| Significance | Official adoption of the Saudi national flag in 1937 |
| Date | March 11 |
Saudi Flag Day (Arabic: يوم العلم السعودي) is a public holiday in Saudi Arabia where people celebrate every year on March 11.[1] It was started by King Salman bin Abdulaziz making it Saudi Arabia third non-religious legal holiday after Saudi National Day and Saudi Founding Day. It was celebrated on March 11, 2023 for the first time.[2][3]
Overview
[change | change source]On 1932, Ibn Saud changed Saudi Arabia flag by putting sword at the lower position of Islamic creed. On March 11, 1937, Ibn Saud officially chose the flag to represent Saudi Arabia around the world. The flag was officially chose for 36 years when King Faisal changed Saudi Arabia flag.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Saudi Arabia to celebrate Flag Day on March 11 of each year". Arab News. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Report, Staff (2023-03-11). "Saudi Arabia celebrates Flag Day for the first time". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia to mark Flag Day annually on March 11: Royal order". Al Arabiya English. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia's flag: The legacy of a national symbol". Saudigazette. 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
