RIYADH: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Founding Day wearing traditional Saudi attire with his Al-Nassr teammates on Wednesday.
Appearing in a video posted by Al-Nassr FC’s official Twitter account, the footballer was seen drinking Saudi coffee, a hospitality staple in the Kingdom, while wearing a crisp white Saudi thobe.
“Was a special experience to participate in the celebration at Al-Nassr FC,” Ronaldo tweeted.
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys a cup of coffee on Founding Day. (@AlNassrFC)
He was also seen later in the day wearing a dashing navy blue and gold-printed daglah over the thobe.
Cristiano Ronaldo poses while wearing a daglah over his thobe. (@AlNassrFC)
The thobe is a full-length, typically long-sleeved, gown-like garment worn by men in Saudi Arabia and is considered national dress.
Ronaldo and his teammates were seen enjoying a traditional Ardah performance with swords and singing, and the superstar was also spotted dancing with the Saudi flag draped around his shoulders.
Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a traditional Ardah performance. (@AlNassrFC)
Last week, Ronaldo’s mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, posted a picture of herself on Instagram with her grandson, Cristiano Jr., who was wearing a thobe. The image delighted Ronaldo’s Saudi fans.
Founding Day is celebrated in the Kingdom on Feb. 22.
