{"id":48014,"date":"2025-03-11T11:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=48014"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:18:52","slug":"its-saudi-flag-day-discover-the-beauty-and-meaning-behind-the-kingdoms-iconic-flag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/its-saudi-flag-day-discover-the-beauty-and-meaning-behind-the-kingdoms-iconic-flag\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Saudi Flag Day! Discover The Beauty And Meaning Behind The Kingdom\u2019s Iconic Flag!"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 11 isn\u2019t just another day on the calendar in Saudi Arabia, it\u2019s a day to honor a symbol that has stood tall through history, a beacon of unity, strength, and identity. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s Saudi Flag Day!<\/p>\n

Introduced in 2023 by King Salman<\/strong>, this annual celebration commemorates the day King Abdul Aziz<\/strong> officially approved the design of the Saudi flag back in 1937<\/h2>\n

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But the flag\u2019s roots stretch even further, all the way back to 1727 when the first Saudi state took shape. That\u2019s nearly three centuries of history, pride, and unwavering loyalty wrapped up in those bold green and white colors!<\/p>\n

What Makes the Saudi Flag So Special?<\/h3>\n

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Unlike most flags around the world, Saudi Arabia\u2019s flag is never lowered, not even on sad occasions. It doesn\u2019t touch the ground, and you won\u2019t see it draped over anything other than the sky it soars under. Why? Because it bears the sacred Shahada\u2014the declaration of Islamic faith\u2014making it more than just a flag, but a statement of belief and purpose.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s talk about that stunning sword! \u00a0Sitting below the Shahada, it represents justice, strength, and security, a reflection of the Kingdom\u2019s unyielding spirit. Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, the flag\u2019s design follows a strict protocol, right down to the exact length of the sword in proportion to the text.<\/p>\n

The Saudi flag isn\u2019t just fabric and ink; it represents the unity of the people, the vision of the leadership, and the unstoppable progress of the nation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March 11 isn\u2019t just another day on the calendar in Saudi Arabia, it\u2019s a day to honor a symbol that has stood tall through history, a beacon of unity, strength, and identity. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s Saudi Flag Day! 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