Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 2
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Provision text
Official sourceArticle 2
Its national holidays:
• Eid Al-Fitr (a religious feast celebrated on the 1st of Shawal, the 10th
month of the Islamic calendar)
• Eid Al-Ad-ha (a religious feast celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijj ah, the
12th month of the Islamic calendar)
• Calendar: Hijira (Lunar)
National flag Article 3
Its national flag:
• Green in colour
• Width equal to two thirds of length
God or other deities • Article of faith (translated as "There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is
National motto
Allah's Messenger") inscribed in the centre with a drawn sword
underneath.
National anthem Article 4
The State's emblem consists of two intersecting swords with a datepalm in the upper
space between them. Both the national anthem and the decorations awarded by the
State shall be determined by the law.
Part 2: System of Government
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