Saudi Arabia Declares Holiday After Shock Win Over Argentina

The decision was made in the middle of the Gulf nation's final exams, which means they will need to be postponed.

Digital Desk: Following the national football team's 2-1 victory against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia has proclaimed tomorrow a public holiday. Saudi King Salman declared today that tomorrow will be a holiday for all employees, public and private. Additionally, schools will be closed.

The decision was made in the middle of the Gulf nation's final exams, which means they will need to be postponed.

An advisor to the Royal Court and the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Turki al-Sheikh, made the announcement on Twitter that Tuesday will see free entrance at the city's top theme parks and entertainment venues.

Due to goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Saudi Arabia overcame an early Lionel Messi penalty to produce one of the greatest World Cup upsets.

After the final whistle, revellers broke out in spontaneous dancing circles throughout the capital Riyadh and waved the national flag with a sword on it from the windows of moving cars. (with inputs from AFP)