Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day | |
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30 November | |
Next time | 30 November 2024 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 2015 |
Started by | Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs' Day (Arabic: يوم الشهيد yawm ash-shahiid), is a national holiday in the
History
The first
On 19 August 2015, the date of Al Dahmani's death was announced as Martyrs Day.[6]
Martyrs timeline
The soldiers who fell during the First Gulf War (1990-1991) while liberating Kuwait are remembered alongside martyrs such as Saif Ghubash, a government minister who was assassinated in 1977, and Khalifa Mubarak, an Emirati ambassador who was assassinated in 1984. Others who have died in the line of duty will always be honoured.[7]
"Operation Restoring Hope" in Yemen
UAE armed forces joined "
Observance
Commemorative and national ceremonies and events will be organised nationwide on December 1. All state institutions, nationals and non-nationals will be engaged to promote, mark and remember the values of sacrifice, dedication and loyalty, of the UAE citizens who sacrificed their lives in battles of heroism, dedication and national duty.[9] The holiday will honour the heroes with nationwide remembrance to those who gave their souls for their homeland.[5] The usual observance in UAE is that all institutions, facilities and all nationals and non-nationals will stand up for a 1-minute silence at 11 AM on 30th November every year. Many people will gather at places where the UAE flag is hoisted at half-mast, like at the Abu Dhabi Corniche and the Union House in Dubai. At 11:01 AM, the flag is raised to the top and the National Anthem "Ishy Bilady" is sung.
Tributes
Commemorating the UAE’s fallen heroes on November 30 every year from 2015 will be a tribute to UAE's heroes.[7]
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A martyrs’ square and memorial will be built in Al Alam Park in Ajman.[7]
The road linking the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, has been renamed as 'Martyrs Street' or 'Shuhada Street' in Arabic, in memory of the martyrs as a tribute.[13]
References
- ^ Hilton, Tommy (2022-11-29). "When is Commemoration Day 2022 and why is it celebrated in the UAE?". The National. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ "Commemoration Day: Digital Gravity Hails Sacrifices of Courageous Heroes on Martyrs Day". Digital Gravity. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Martyrs' Day holiday announced in UAE". GulfNews. 19 August 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ Editorial, National (2015-08-20). "Fallen heroes deserve our appreciation". The National. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ a b "Martyrs' Day a source of pride for mothers UAE's of fallen soldiers". thenational.ae. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "UAE announces Martyrs' Day, but why December 1?". Al Arabiya News Middle East english.alarabiya.net. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Martyrs' Day a fitting tribute to UAE's heroes". thenational.ae. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "3 days of mourning declared in UAE for martyrs in Yemen". GulfNews.com. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Khalifa declares Martyrs' Day; December 1 to be public holiday". emirates247.ae. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Wahat Al Karama". abudhabiculture.ae. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Al Nowais, Shireena (27 November 2018). "Abu Dhabi's war memorial is an 'oasis of dignity' for UAE's heroes". The National.
- ^ "Square in Sharjah to be dedicated to the UAE's fallen soldiers". thenational.ae. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "'Martyrs Street' launched between Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah". emirates247.com. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.