For Saudi Founding Day, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) celebrates three centuries of our Kingdom’s era since its origination. The Founding Day programs and events will commemorate Saudi Arabia’s eternal glory and our shared roots that have grown deep and strong over the centuries. Through pride, we will sing the history of this homeland that will forever hold our hearts.

Offerings 

Legacy and Artifacts Legacy and Artifacts

Legacy and Artifacts

25th February 2023

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Energy Exhibit

Mud Homes Mud Homes

Mud Homes

25th February 2023

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

7-12

Arabic, English

Lush Gardens

Saudi Ardha / Najdi Sword Dance Saudi Ardha / Najdi Sword Dance

Saudi Ardha / Najdi Sword Dance

25th February 2023

11:00 PM - 11:30 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Lush Garden

Woven Woven

Woven

25th February 2023

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Lush Gardens

The Saudi Falcons The Saudi Falcons

The Saudi Falcons

25th February 2023

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Lush Gardens

Musical Performance Musical Performance

Musical Performance

25th February 2023

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Plaza

Sounds from History Sounds from History

Sounds from History

25th February 2023

10:45 PM - 10:50 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Lush Gardens

The Kingdom Jewel The Kingdom Jewel

The Kingdom Jewel

25th February 2023

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Children's Oasis

Horizontal and Vertical Game Horizontal and Vertical Game

Horizontal and Vertical Game

24th February 2023

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Library - Level 2

Uninterrupted Voice Uninterrupted Voice

Uninterrupted Voice

24th February 2023

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Library - Level 3

Our Story the Day We Started Our Story the Day We Started

Our Story the Day We Started

25th February 2023

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

All Ages

Arabic

Lush Gardens

Interactive Light Paint Show Interactive Light Paint Show

Interactive Light Paint Show

25th February 2023

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Lush Gardens

Founding Moment Founding Moment

Founding Moment

23rd February 2023

8:00 PM - 8:15 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Lush Gardens

Children’s Museum Founding Day Children’s Museum Founding Day

Children’s Museum Founding Day

25th February 2023

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · 2 hrs 30 mins

1-12

Arabic, English

Children's Museum

A Picture from the Past A Picture from the Past

A Picture from the Past

25th February 2023

11:00 PM - 11:30 PM · 30 mins

All Ages

Arabic, English

Ithra Tower - Level 3

The Toil of our Forefathers, and Determination of their Heirs The Toil of our Forefathers, and Determination of their Heirs

The Toil of our Forefathers, and Determination of their Heirs

25th February 2023

9:30 PM - 9:50 PM · 20 mins

All Ages

Arabic

Energy Exhibit

Born a King Born a King

Born a King

25th February 2023

4:30 PM - 6:15 PM · 1 hr 45 mins

All Ages

Arabic

Cinema

Our Heritage, Our Pride Our Heritage, Our Pride

Our Heritage, Our Pride

25th February 2023

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

4+

Arabic

Theater

Free Ticket

Diyar hisma Diyar hisma

Diyar hisma

25th February 2023

10:30 PM - 10:55 PM · 25 mins

PG – 15

Arabic

Cinema

FAQs

Can I purchase more than one ticket to enter the Center?

Entering the Center is free.

Are children allowed to enter the Center?

All ages are welcomed.

Does entering the Center to attend the event require purchasing a ticket?

Entry to the Center for the Founding Day event is free. Some of the current exhibitions require purchasing a ticket

How can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available through the website and the box-office.

How long will the Founding Day events run?

Events will take place from Wednesday to Friday, February 22 – 24.

Does the Center have special discounts for members?

Yes, Ithra membership holders get special discounts.

What kind of events will the Center host for Founding Day?

Plays, workshops, a bazaar, interactive programs, musical performances, a falcon show and movies.

What are the open hours during the Founding Day festivities?

The Center welcomes visitors from 4 – 11 p.m.

Are there special discounts for Aramco employees?

No.

Will there be fireworks?

No.

What kind of theater show will the Center present?

It will be a musical show about Saudi folklore.

What is the allowed age to enter the Cinema and Theater?

The Theater show welcomes visitors who are 10+ and Cinema welcomes visitors who are 4+.

Will there be performances?

Yes, the Saudi Ardah will take place in the Lush Garden and there will be a musical show in the Plaza.

Will there be presents for the visitors?

No.

Will there be a competition for the most elegant traditional costume for the visitors as part of the Founding Day events?

No, there will not be a competition for the most elegant traditional costume in Ithra.

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