A first in Saudi Arabia

According to news from Saudi Arabia’s SPA news agency, it was reported that due to “National Flag Day”, various events were held in many cities across the country, dyeing the main streets and squares green with Saudi Arabian flags.

In the city of Taif, the main streets, squares, parks, billboards, billboards and high-rise buildings were decorated with Saudi Arabian flags. After the march, a flag-raising ceremony was held in the city of Al-Baha.

The Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia also announced that a flag-raising ceremony will be held at the ministry building in the capital Riyadh, and a stage show called “Raise” will be held for 3 days with various activities.

HE HAS ONE LAST JOURNEY

On the other hand, Salih al-Mansuf, known as the first calligrapher of the “Kelime-i Tawhid” (La ilahe illallah, Muhammedun Resullullah) on the Saudi flag, was sent on his last trip on “National Flag Day”. , which was held for the first time.

Saudi media announced that calligrapher Salih Al-Mansuf, who redesigned the Saudi Arabian flag with the word “Tawhid” and the sword symbol 50 years ago, passed away yesterday at the age of 86.

Following the funeral prayer held after evening prayers at the Al-Babtayn Mosque in the north of the capital Riyadh, Mensuf’s body was buried in the city’s Northern Cemetery.

Mensuf’s son Abdulmecid also shared on his Twitter account: “My father Salih al-Mansuf passed away on Friday.” (AA)