King Fahd's Fountain, also known as Jeddah Fountain, is a famous landmark in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is the tallest fountain in the world, with a height of 312 meters (1,024 feet). The fountain was named after King Fahd, who ordered its construction in 1980. It was completed in 1983 and has been a major tourist attraction since then.
The fountain shoots water at a speed of 375 kilometers per hour (233 miles per hour) and covers an area of 95,000 square meters (1,022,571 square feet). It uses salt water from the Red Sea and has a capacity of 625 liters per second (165 gallons per second).
The fountain operates daily for three hours at sunset and is illuminated by 500 spotlights that provide a breathtaking view. The fountain has become an iconic symbol of Jeddah and is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
King Fahd's Fountain has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years, and it continues to be one of the most impressive displays of water and light in the world.
