Saudi celebrated their 87th National Day over the weekend and it was a huge success
25 September 2017
| Last updated on 25 September 2017
On September 23rd, 2017 Saudi Arabia celebrated their 87th National Day. It was a day of great pride for the country and the only exception of a public holiday celebrated in Saudi.
Here is how The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated their National Day, and how other GCC countries celebrated with them.
Locals celebrated with their families
Every year my family organizes the reception to celebrate #ksanationalday #Saudi_National_Day #SaudiNationalDay pic.twitter.com/3XNlXl7ccF
— Julio Tafoya (@Juliotafoya92) September 24, 2016
Or went to Tahlia Street, Riyadh to celebrate together with other residents
Believe it or not, this is Tahlia Street Riyadh. DJ played infront of the most energetic crowd yesterday on the eve of #SaudiNationalDay pic.twitter.com/FnXPiHj6ut
— Osama™ (@osamaography) September 24, 2017
Gamers in Saudi Arabia showed their support online
#Saudi #gamers are celebrating #Saudi_national_day. Even the virtual world wants to join in the celebration. #Respect. #اليوم_الوطني_٨٧ pic.twitter.com/hJqfmxUyuk
—. عبدالعزيز الصائغ (@alsayeghaziz) September 23, 2017
Local buildings were decorated
Spectacular view of #Kingdom_Tower on #saudi_National_Day#عشق_الوطن_ص#نبايعك_يا_وطنض#saudiarabianationalday pic.twitter.com/gW9ObargGd
— Javid Ihsan (@JavidIhsan) September 24, 2017
Colorful @narcissushotel in the eve of #Saudinationalday #نبايعك_يا_وطنض pic.twitter.com/9wB5PPa3va
— Javid Ihsan (@JavidIhsan) September 22, 2017
The kingdom celebrates its national day in its different regions and cities.#saudinationalday pic.twitter.com/VzAVlRbcyh
— Saudi Projects (@SaudiProjectEN) September 23, 2017
Residents were treated with a beautiful firework display to end the night on a high note
Strengthening Love for the nation: #Love_U_KSA tops Twitter's worldwide trends as #SaudiNationalDay celebrations continue. pic.twitter.com/DawAfU7CQO
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) September 23, 2017
A Kingdom of Peace
a land of Civilizations
and the Source of Islam.
May Allah save our country#SaudiNationalDay #اليوم_الوطني87♥ pic.twitter.com/sRISfm5LQy— شيماء المطلق (@Shaimutlaq) September 23, 2017
National Pride was felt all around
#saudi_national_day 87 years of success I'm really proud of you my country May Allah keep you safe and peaceful
— somy (@somy_553) September 23, 2017
We study for free we live safely i am so grateful to be Saudi #Saudi_national_day #اليوم_الوطني #بلاد_الحرمين #السعودية
— Fares Ahmad Alfares (@Dr_faresalfares) September 23, 2017
87 of giving 87 of love 87 of safety so proud of this country #Saudi_National_Day
#اليوم_الوطني_السعودي_٨٧— سٓـول (@sooola1995) September 22, 2017
Even from expats in the Kingdom
Wishing all my friends a very safe, happy & proud National Day for the strong Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. #KSAProud #KSANationalDay #Vision2030 pic.twitter.com/Ar6iidITkB
— Damian K. ten Bohmer (@Expat_Aussie) September 22, 2017
Dubai wholeheartedly celebrated Saudi's National Day with them
Wishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia happy 87th National Day from #EmaarDubai! @burjkhalifa #DowntownDubai #KSANationalDay pic.twitter.com/XYfYxDK2t6
— Emaar Dubai (@emaardubai) September 23, 2017
Happy National Day amenities in celebration with #KSA #KSANationalDay #SaudiNationalDay #UAEKSAtogether #MyDubai pic.twitter.com/ElwJ32yXoo
— Le Meridien Dubai (@LeMeridienDXB) September 23, 2017
Passengers arriving at DXB from Saudi Arabia received a warm welcome from Dubai Airports' Haweyyati team #SaudiNationalDay #UAEKSATogether pic.twitter.com/E6QGfILAJt
— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) September 21, 2017
Du and Etisalat showed their support by changing the courier name to 'UAE KSA TOGETHER'
@dutweets has changed #UAE_KSA_TOGETHER awesome pic.twitter.com/Byrn03jOuW
— iam.danu (@Iam_Danu) September 20, 2017
Even Bahrain joined in the celebrations!
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority Celebrates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Day#KSANationalDay #OursYours #Bahrain #KSA pic.twitter.com/vRpVeP8R5m
— هيئة البحرين للسياحة (@tourismbh) September 23, 2016