Events tagged with "abdul-aziz"

Historical Events tagged with "abdul-aziz"

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Politics & Government

Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud crowned King of Hejaz

January 8th, 1926 99 years ago

Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud was crowned King of Hejaz in an event that solidified his authority over the region. This coronation was significant as it marked the unification of much of the Arabian Peninsula under his rule. Hejaz, being of profound religious and historical significance, was central to Saudi Arabia's emergence as a unified kingdom. The ceremony highlighted his leadership and the acceptance of his kingship by local tribes and communities, signaling a new era in Arabian governance.