The Founding Day holiday has arrived!
Celebrated on February 22 each year, Founding Day is the newest public holiday to be added to the Kingdom's calendar: marking the establishment of the first Saudi state over three centuries ago, in 1139 AH / 1727 CE by Imam Muhammad Bin Saud, Saudi celebrates the founding day of the Kingdom as we know it today.
A day (or rather weekend) filled with celebrations across the nation, local residents and visitors a like can expect a colourful array of events, poetry readings, bites of traditional cuisine, snippets of the rich history of the nation and of course, jaw-dropping fire work displays to top it all off. Check out this list of things to do and events taking place over the weekend, right here.
Usually a weekend of being on the go, visiting family, friends and spending time with your local community, Founding Day can muster up a hunger like no other. So, with this in mind, there are a number of delicious restaurant offers to add to your list of things to do this weekend.
Coya
Celebrate Founding Day at Coya with a lamb shank and Pearl of the Sand mocktail infused with traditional flavours of Saudi: rich, sweet dates.
8710 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St, As Sulimaniyah, 4237, Riyadh 12223
Steak House KSA
Feeling hungry? Buy a main course at Steak House and get a second one for 50 percent off. This deal is available on Feb 22 and 23, from 11am to 1am.
Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, Riyadh.
Kitchen On 3 (JW Marriott)
Enjoy an exclusive buffet celebrating authentic Saudi Arabian flavors and traditional dishes from February 20 to 22 for SAR 198 per person.
JW Marriott Hotel, King Fahd Rd, Sahafah
Fareen
This incredible (and edible) art was crafted in the shape of Diriyah to honor Founding Day, and includes 24 muffins for SAR 155, cookies shaped as Diriyah (SAR 320) and an Abiah horse cookie set (SAR 30). It's almost too pretty to eat... almost.
Tim Hortons
Need to grab a quick bite on your way to your Founding Day plans? Look no further. Indulge in a French vanilla coffee for just SAR 10 or the Take 5 French Vanilla box (enough for at least five cups) and three donuts for just SAR 59.
With contribution from Rana Muhammad Khair Al-Din
