Riyadh – September 24, 2025
The curtain fell last night on Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day celebrations, which spanned cities across the Kingdom amid large public turnout and a festive national atmosphere embodying pride in the nation and its leadership.

The General Entertainment Authority said the closing events achieved great success after delivering a distinguished program that combined military, artistic and entertainment displays in a comprehensive national showcase.

At a Glance

  • Air, sea and land displays: Banban, near Riyadh, saw air shows featuring military and civilian aircraft, while the Red Sea coast was adorned with naval displays involving boats and vessels, and land parades featured musical bands performing national tunes in a scene embodying national unity.
  • Fireworks light up the Kingdom: at 9:00 p.m., fireworks lit up the skies of 13 Saudi cities simultaneously, forming glowing tableaus that captivated onlookers and added a vibrant, beautiful touch to the atmosphere.
  • "Nation's Might" event: organized by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with the General Entertainment Authority, the event featured live field displays showcasing modern security tactics and the readiness of security sectors, alongside exhibitions introducing the ministry's services and national operettas reflecting values of loyalty and belonging.
  • Artistic and musical evenings: several Saudi cities hosted varied musical evenings featuring prominent artists, where art met the public in a festive atmosphere that closed out the 95th National Day celebrations, affirming the occasion's standing as one of the most prominent national events uniting sentiment and showcasing the Kingdom's identity.