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Founding Day Celebration at Qasr Al-Hukm Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Saudi Ardah Performance

Founding Day Celebration at Qasr Al-Hukm Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Saudi Ardah Performance

Founding Day Celebration at Qasr Al-Hukm Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Saudi Ardah Performance
27 February, 2026

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Under the patronage of HRH Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, and in the presence of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, the Founding Day celebrations concluded at the Qasr Al-Hukm District in Riyadh.

Organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in collaboration with the Emirate of Riyadh Province, the event was delivered with exceptional organization, reflecting the highest standards of professionalism in both preparation and execution.

The celebrations were crowned by the successful setting of a Guinness World Record for the largest collective performance of the Saudi Ardah folk dance, with the participation of 925 performers. This landmark achievement was realized after fulfilling all internationally approved requirements and standards, and upon completion of the official documentation and verification procedures in full accordance with Guinness World Records protocols.