Under the patronage of Jeddah Governor, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jarawi, the Jeddah Governorate Directorate of Education held a commemoration ceremony to commemorate the “Foundation Day” yesterday (Monday) evening at the headquarters of the Scout Center in Jeddah in the presence of a large gathering of Jeddah’s educational leaders, male and female administrative and school staff, as well as parents and family members.
The ceremony began with a speech by the Director-General of the Jeddah Education Department, who was represented by Dr. Osman Mousamli, Assistant Secretary for Educational Affairs, in which he explained that National Day was inspired by the great beginnings of the Saudi nation, which was founded on firm values and a far-reaching vision. Across generations, the journey has spanned three centuries, with strong identities, solid principles, and humans as the center and goal of development.
He pointed out that education is a fundamental pillar of this blessed journey. It is a container of values and a lighthouse of the mind, through which the Kingdom has transitioned from its first college to a university to a digital education environment in a balanced development that combines originality and innovation.
He further added that the celebration of National Day by the Ministry of Education of Jeddah Governorate, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, was an affirmation of the institution’s recognition of the importance of this day and the role of education in creating an impact, building a conscious national character and strengthening the sense of belonging to the souls of students of both sexes, adding that he concluded his speech with a message of loyalty and pride to the wise leadership in this national occasion in remembrance of roots. The future is foretold and we call on Almighty God to protect and perpetuate our homeland. Bless him for his stability and leadership journey toward a future worthy of his glory.
Afterwards, several men and women from the Educational School in Jeddah performed a play titled “Glorious Sama,” featuring three paintings depicting the process of founding the country. Starting from its first roots since Mani bin Rabia, it went through a founding phase at the hands of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, and arrived at its current painting that embodies pride and emphasizes the unity of the people through wise leadership.
The celebration featured a variety of activities, including an accompanying art exhibition with numerous works by male and female teachers and students, a traditional fashion corner, a popular food corner from around the Kingdom, a poetry tent, handicrafts and a popular games corner, making the scene a reflection of the richness of national identity and the depth of cultural heritage.
Under the patronage of Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jarawi, the Jeddah General Directorate of Education held a “National Day” celebration at the Scout Center in Jeddah yesterday (Monday) evening, attended by Jeddah’s educational leaders, administrative and school staff, as well as a large number of parents and local residents.
The event began with a speech delivered by Dr. Osman Mousmari, Assistant Secretary for Educational Affairs, on behalf of the Jeddah Directorate General of Education, in which he explained that National Day is inspired by the great beginnings of the Saudi state, which was founded on solid values and a broad vision. Passed down through generations, its journey has spanned three centuries, strong in its identity, firm in its principles, and with humans as the focus and goal of development.
He pointed out that education has been a fundamental pillar of this blessed journey. It is a vessel of values and a lighthouse of the soul, through which the Kingdom has moved from its first schools to universities and digital education environments in a balanced development that combines authenticity and innovation.
He added that the General Directorate of Education’s celebration of Jeddah’s National Day is an affirmation of the organization’s recognition of the importance of this occasion and the role of education in creating impact, building a conscious national identity and instilling a sense of belonging in the hearts of students, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He concluded his speech with a message of loyalty and pride in our wise leadership in this national opportunity to remember our roots and move forward into the future. Congratulate our leaders on their journey to protect our homeland, maintain its stability, and move toward a future worthy of its glory.
Next, a large number of male and female students from the Educational School in Jeddah performed a three-scene play called “Glorious Skies,” which depicts the path to the founding of the country. Starting with the early roots of Mani bin Rabia, through the founding period led by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, and culminating in the current scene that embodies pride and emphasizes the unity of the people through wise leadership.
The celebration also featured various activities represented by an accompanying art exhibition, including several works of art created by teachers and students, a corner of traditional costumes, a corner of popular dishes from different regions of the Kingdom, a poetry tent, and a corner of handicrafts and traditional games, in a scene that reflects the richness of the national identity and the depth of the cultural heritage.
