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1 October

Thursday Hijri 20 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH

By the Gregorian calendar 1 October

  1. 194977 years ago

    Saudi Arabia's first radio begins regular broadcasts from Jeddah on Arafah Day

    On 1 October 1949, the Day of Arafah during the Hajj season, Jeddah Radio, the country's first radio station, began regular broadcasts. Prince Faisal gave the opening address on behalf of King Abdulaziz; a Mecca studio opened on 2 October 1951.

    Other Cidde 9 Zilhicce 1368 (Arefe günü) Source: Saudipedia — Radio During the Reign of King Abd…

By the Hijri calendar 20 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH

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