Beginning of Battle of Khafji

Date: January 29, 1991 • Location: Al Khafjī, Saudi Arabia

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1991.

The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War. It took place in and around the Saudi Arabian city of Khafji, from 29 January to 1 February 1991.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Saudi Arabia's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.