Saudi Arabia announces public holiday after historic FIFA World Cup win

A public holiday has been declared on November 23 across Saudi Arabia, in the wake of its historic win over Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Saudi Arabia beat Argentina. @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 22, 2022

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud directed to approve the proposal by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to announce a holiday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Directs that Wednesday Will be a Holiday for all Employees in all Government Sectors and Private Sector, and Students in all Educational Stages.https://t.co/fbQeugt3cv#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/YCIsFKZ1Qb

— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) November 22, 2022

Private and public sector employees as well as all students across the country will enjoy the day off. Held at the Lusail Stadium, Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in a 2-1 win, to mark an unprecedented entry into the football tournament.

Already a #FIFAWorldCup classic ✨

?? See all the action from Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina on FIFA+

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 22, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to Twitter to express his happiness.

فوز مستحق .. أداء قتالي .. فرحة عربية .. ألف مبروووووك للمنتخب السعودي .. الذي أفرحنا وأمتعنا وأسعدنا … pic.twitter.com/kSt0BpVRRo

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 22, 2022

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, also congratulated the team.

مبروك للأخضر … مبروك للسعودية …مبروك لكل العرب pic.twitter.com/Oyxe7I6e1u

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) November 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia will face Poland in their next tournament match on November 26, at the Education City Stadium in Doha.