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Saudis Turn Birthplace of Wahhabism Ideology Into Tourist Spot

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Revival of the old city of Diriyah in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia, where Imam Wahhab and Muhammad ibn Saud, the original chief from the Saud family have their origins. With the help of Imam Wahhab, this tribal chief united the Arabian peninsula in 1744, till the fall to the Ottomans in 1818, lasting 74 years. U.S. president Franklin Roosevelt helped set up Ibn Saud of the original Saud family, as monarch of a new Saudi state in 1932, when it was possible for the French, British and Americans to setup states in the Middle East region to protect their interests. Ibn Saud's son is the current King Salman, who plans to set up a museum complex in Diriyah, and visits the place on weekends.

Sheikh Abdul Wahhab, Wahhabism and Diriyah in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia

05/31/2015

King Salman promoted development in Diriyah, the capital of the Saudi state to which it traces its origins, when he was governor of Riyadh province. The first Saudi state had its origins here in the 18th century, till its overthrow by the Ottomans. Sheikh Wahhab promoted a form of Islam which removed worship of saints and saint relics, to return to the Islam of the early days. Committment to Sheikh Wahhab and his philosophy helped the Saud family unite the Arabian peninsula. With the help of U.S. president FDR the new Saudi state was established in 1932 binging Ibn Saud, the father of King Salman to the monarchy. King Salman visits Diriyah on weekends and plans to build a museum complex and park in Diriyah dedicated to Sheikh Wahhab.

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