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As Ibn Saud recognized the power vacuum left by the collapsing Ottoman influence, he leveraged his army of Wahhabi warriors to reclaim the Arabian Peninsula. By 1924, he had successfully captured the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. His victories culminated in 1932 when he proclaimed himself King, establishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a name that would be forever linked with his family.
The Symbolism of Saudi Identity
The national flag of Saudi Arabia carries deep religious significance; emblazoned in white on a green background, it boldly states the Islamic declaration of faith: "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger." The green color not only represents the Prophet Muhammad but also embodies the Arab and Islamic identity central to the kingdom's formation.