CRISTIANO RONALDO wielded a sword as a part of Saudi Founding Day celebrations.
And the enduring ahead wore the nation's conventional costume at his new stadium.
Ronaldo, 38, joined Saudi aspect Al-Nassr following his Manchester United axing for his explosive Piers Morgan interview.
Now after accepting the eye-watering £173million-a-year contract within the Center East, Ronaldo is immersing himself in his new tradition.
February 22 marks the date Imam Muhammad bin Saud helped discovered Saudi Arabia in 1727.
Final yr, King Salman introduced the day as a nationwide vacation in a royal decree.
And a part of the four-day celebrations included occasions at Al-Nassr's Mrsool Park stadium.
Ronaldo joined team-mates in ingesting an Arabic beverage and decked out in a thawb - the sensible full-length white cotton gown.
The Portugal famous person - who has moved into his luxurious Riyadh mansion - was all smiles and even did his signature wink as he waved the sword.
He wrote on Twitter: "Pleased founding day to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
"Was a particular expertise to take part within the celebration at
@AlNassrFC!"
Loads of supporters flooded the replies with feedback of adoration for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr simply days after seeing long-term rival Lionel Messi raise the World Cup as Argentina captain in neighbouring Qatar.
The PSG ahead was draped in a conventional Arab Bisht - given to him by Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as an indication of respect.
Ronaldo has performed 5 occasions for his new membership, instantly claiming the captaincy.
He scored his first objective in a 2-2 draw with Al-Fateh however actually introduced his arrival with all 4 within the 4-0 thrashing of Al-Wehda.
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