A special episode to celebrate Saudi National Day on Monday, September 23! The TWENTY30's special guest contributor, Ghada Almuhanna, a visual anthropologist who is widely followed through her Instagram account documenting interesting Saudi photos and art, joins to talk all things Saudi National Day on the 94th anniversary.

Saudi National Day celebrates the formal unification of the Kingdom in 1932. Ghada joins hosts Lucien and Hanaa for a lively and fun discussion of the evolution of National Day celebrations, how patriotism is expressed uniquely across Saudi regions, and the recent tradition of officially taking the day off since a royal decree in the 2010s. The conversation also delves into the joyous public displays, visual competitions among companies, and the heartwarming cultural practices that come to the forefront during this national holiday.

The conversation also includes a lively debate over the best dates in the Kingdom...

The hosts conclude the episode as always with SHOUTOUTS.

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