The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will tomorrow celebrate its 74th National Day.
On 9th Jumad Al-Awal 1351H the late King Abdul Aziz announced the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following thirty-two years of sincere and dedicated struggle (Jihad), during which he laid down the bases of the nation in the light of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings of the Prophet).
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed the great deeds of the late King Abdul Aziz, who captured the hearts and minds of the people of this country, after years of work on the path of his predecessors - the Al-Sauds.
The anniversary of the Kingdom’s National Day is not just a national occasion, but is an important moment to stand in solidarity and contemplate the potential of this great nation to overcome obstacles, difficulties and challenges within the framework of the rulings of the Sharia (Islamic law).
The first Saudi state was established in 1157H, when the late Imam Mohammad bin Saud decided to support the call of Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulwahab, aimed at a return to the true Islam.
The Jihad of Al-Saud continued in spite of the end of the first Saudi state forty-six years after its inception, due to foreign intervention.
In 1240H, the second Saudi state was established under the leadership of the late Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Saud. In 1308H the second state came to an end due to local factors.
The 5th Shawal 1319H heralded a new era, when the late King Abdul Aziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal Al-Saud captured the city of Riyadh.
The late King Abdul Aziz continued the Jihad to raise the word of God and spread the true religion to unify the country on the basis of truth, justice and security.
The late King Abdul Aziz consistently called for Islamic solidarity and Arab cooperation. He also contributed to establishment of the Arab League and the United Nations. History will not forget his stand on a number of key regional and international issues and events. He served the causes of the Muslim Umma, particularly the Palestinian cause.
His successors, the late Kings Saud, Faisal, Khaled and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, have followed the path laid down by the Kingdom’s founder and unifier. The present era of King Fahd is committed to proceed on a path to bring about the Kingdom’s progress and prosperity and ensure its peace and security.
Source: SPA
