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King of Saudi Arabia

Imagine being the boss of a whole country and also in charge of super important holy places! That's the King of Saudi Arabia!

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King's Cup (Saudi Arabia), 2023

King's Cup (Saudi Arabia), 2023

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File:ROC President and King of Saudi Arabia Communiqué 19710520.jpg
Order of King Abdulaziz, 1st Class (Saudi Arabia)
NO KNOWN RESTRICTIONS: Faisal, King of Saudi Arabia / Emir, Prince of Arabia (Bain/LOC)
Royal Standard of the King of Saudi Arabia (1964-1973)
Public Domain: Nixon at Arrival Ceremony for King Faisal of Saudi Arabia by Robert Knudsen, 1971 (NARA)
Royal Standard of the King of Saudi Arabia (1953-1964)
Sergey Lavrov with the King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz on 5 March 2019
Historic document issued at Al Sabah magazinein Cairo on the twenty-ninth of March 1938 demonstrate political asylum to Prince Rashed Al Khuzai, his family and followers to Abdulaziz Ibn Saud King of Saudi Arabia in 1937
Public Domain: Jimmy Carter with King Khalid of Saudi Arabia by White House Photographer, 1978 (NARA)
Qatif Sunrise- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Public Domain: President Nixon with King Faisal following talks at Riasa Palace by Robert L. Knudsen, 07/15/1974 (NARA)

Key Facts

Official Title
King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Royal Family
Head of the House of Saud.
Special Title
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Most Powerful Leader
Considered one of the most powerful Muslim and Arab leaders.

Meet the Ruler of the Land!

The King of Saudi Arabia is like the ultimate leader of a country called Saudi Arabia. He's the head of the whole country and also the boss of his big royal family, the House of Saud. He's in charge of the country's army, which is like the biggest team of protectors ever! It's a really big job, and the King has a lot of power to make decisions for everyone.

The King's Special Job Title!

The King has a very special nickname: 'Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.' This means he's the protector of two of the most important mosques in the world! One is in the city of Mecca, and the other is in the city of Medina. Millions of people visit these holy places every year to pray. This title shows how important Saudi Arabia is for people who follow Islam.

A Long, Long Time Ago...

The idea of a King in Saudi Arabia has been around for a very long time. The first King to use the special title 'Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' was King Faisal. Later, King Fahd decided to use this title all the time, and the Kings who came after him, like King Abdullah and the current King Salman, have kept using it. It's a title that connects them to a long history.

Why the King is So Important!

The King of Saudi Arabia is considered one of the most powerful and influential leaders in the whole world, especially among Muslim and Arab countries. He makes big decisions that affect his country and can even influence what happens in other parts of the world. It's like being the captain of a huge ship, guiding it safely through all sorts of waters.

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