ALBAWABA - Portuguese footballer Christiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia's celebration on its Foundation Day.
A video was shared online showing the famous star holding a sword while wearing a green scarf, which is the main color of the Saudi flag.
كريستيانو رونالدو يحتفل بيوم التأسيس السعودي ? pic.twitter.com/CU1t9fWJyy
— Celebs Arabic (@CelebsArabic) February 22, 2023
Ronaldo was spotted wearing Thob, a Saudi traditional dress, as well. He also joined some men for a traditional dance.
Saudi Arabia marks every year its Foundation Day on Feb. 22. The kingdom was first founded by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud in 1727.
Happy Saudi #FoundingDay Everyone ???
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) February 22, 2023
That's how we celebrate this special day at @AlNassrFC ?
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The football player, who has over 550 million followers on Instagram, has agreed on a deal to join Saudi Arabia's top-division club Al-Nassr FC on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Al-Nassr FC post a video of the football club's celebration on Twitter and wrote: "That's how we celebrate this special day at @AlNassrFC."