In Photos: Ronaldo Joins Al Nassr Teammates to Celebrate Saudi's Founding Day in Style

• Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Founding Day wearing traditional Saudi attire with his teammates
• A thobe is a full-length, long-sleeved, gown-like garment worn by Saudi men and is also considered a national garb
• Ronaldo will next be in action for Al-Nassr when they take on Damac on February 25 in the Saudi top flight league

Cristiano Ronaldo joined forces with his Al-Nassr teammates to celebrate Saudi Arabia's Founding Day on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia observes the occasion on February 22 each year and as expected, the star and his teammates ensured they were not left out of the important day for the gulf state.

It is the second time the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is celebrating Founding Day after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman issued a royal decree last year.

Ronaldo was spotted clad in an all-white traditional thobe alongside his clubmates, who appeared resplendent in their ensemble, Arab News reports.

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In a video shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was also seen drinking Saudi coffee, a hospitality staple in the gulf state.

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What is Founding Day?

Founding Day is celebrated in Saudi Arabia to commemorate the country’s founding in 1727 by Imam Mohammed Bin Saud and the deep historical roots of Saudi Arabia, per Arabian Business.

Ronaldo, mother reunite in Saudi

Ronaldo is growing familiar with his new surroundings in Saudi Arabia, Sports Brief has also reported.

He moved to the country last month to join league side Al-Nassr, signing football's most expensive contract.

The Portuguese earns £173 million per season and moved to Riyadh, the capital city, with his girlfriend and their children.

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Ronaldo labelled 'transformer' at Al-Nassr

Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo being credited for transforming the Al-Nassr dressing room dramatically.

The forward joined the Saudi club and after a difficult start to life in the Middle East, has been breathtaking recently.

He is able to achieve all this through exercise, diet and rest, inspiring his teammates to step up their physical condition.