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Over 50k participated in National Day celebrations in Sharjah

A man decorated his bicycle with UAE National flags to celebrate the country's 44th National Day in Sharjah

Sharjah - The celebrations also included building sand installations that represented the heroism of Emirati soldiers and the sacrifices they made for their country.

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By Wam

Published: Sun 6 Dec 2015, 2:37 PM

Last updated: Mon 7 Dec 2015, 1:41 AM

The Higher Committee of National Day Celebrations in Sharjah has announced the conclusion of the Emirate's celebrations following a range programmes and activities attended by over 50 thousand citizens, residents and visitors.
The celebrations, which took place in Sharjah's popular attractions, included a number of theatrical performances, musical concerts, art workshops and heritage exhibitions, as well as a number of episodes of Freej, the first ever Emirati cartoon series.
The Flag Island Theater hosted the operetta "Nation of Hope" that told the history of the UAE over 44 years of success and development. The operetta was written by Emirati poet Mosbeh Ali Al Kaabi with music by composer Khalid Al Nasser, and performed by Emirati artists Hussein Al Jassmi, Jassem Mohammed, Arwa Ahmed, and Saudi singer Ismail Mubarak, and featuring Director Dr. Mohammed Yousef.

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Another operetta, entitled "The Fortress of Safety and Security", was held at the Sharjah National Park, written and composed by Rashid Al Shamsi, with poetry by Matar Ramadan, and performed by students at the Theater Club from Ajman University of Science and Technology.
The celebrations also included building sand installations that represented the heroism of Emirati soldiers and the sacrifices they made for their country, as well as a theatrical play on martyrs performed by students from the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, marking Martyrs Day which coincided with National Day celebrations.
Celebrations were also organised by various public and private entities in the Emirate of Sharjah, expressing national pride and unity.

Wam

Published: Sun 6 Dec 2015, 2:37 PM

Last updated: Mon 7 Dec 2015, 1:41 AM

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