360What happened in 1727?
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- History · 1727 (1139 AH)
Imam Muhammad bin Saud founds the First Saudi State
In 1727, Imam Muhammad bin Saud took leadership in Diriyah and founded the First Saudi State, the beginning of the nation that became the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Diriyah grew into a centre of stability, trade and culture. Since 2022, Saudi Arabia has celebrated this beginning every year on 22 February as Founding Day.
- On this day · 22 February 1727
Founding Day: the First Saudi State is founded
Every 22 February, Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day. It marks 1727, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud founded the First Saudi State in Diriyah, laying the foundations of the nation. Saudis celebrate with traditional dress, heritage events and festivities across the Kingdom.
- 1727 · from The 18th century: Enlightenment, steam and a new Saudi state
Founding of the First Saudi State in Diriyah
- 1727 · from The 1720s: the First Saudi State is founded
Imam Muhammad bin Saud founds the First Saudi State