National Day (United Arab Emirates)

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National Day of the
United Arab Emirates
2 December
Next time2 December 2024 (2024-12-02)
FrequencyAnnual

The UAE National Day (

Arabic: اليوم الوطني; Al Yawm Al Watani") is celebrated yearly on 2 December to commemorate the formation of the United Arab Emirates.[1] The seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, was added to the federation on 10 February 1972 making it the last emirate to join.[2]

History

Main article: History of the United Arab Emirates

Prior to the formation of the UAE, the emirates were part of the

Emirati Martyrs' Day on November 30.[6]

Celebration

Grand celebrations are held across the country to mark the event. Fireworks, car rallies and dance shows are the most common activities.[7] People will usually dress up in UAE national flag colors and decorate their homes, workplaces, cars and streets to celebrate the day. Palm trees are decorated with lights from the colors of the flag. Hotels and other public sites are decorated with flags and lights.

Downtown Dubai is often lit with fireworks while the Burj Khalifa displays the UAE flag. It is crowded with people seeking to see the massive National Day fireworks and celebration. Shopping centers, malls, and institutions are also decorated with the flag of the country.

Heritage Villages are set all over the UAE in order to celebrate this event traditionally. It is generally a two day holiday, with December 3 (the day after National Day) also being a observed as a public holiday.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre for the rulers of the Emirates, members of the Federal National Council, and Emirati citizens.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Everything you need to know about UAE National Day". www.jumeirah.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  2. OCLC 47140175.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
    )
  3. ISBN 978-0-429-03441-1
    , retrieved 27 November 2023
  4. ISBN 978-1780576640
    .
  5. ^ "Public holidays | The Official Portal of the UAE Government". u.ae. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  6. ^ Hilton, Tommy (30 November 2022). "What is Commemoration Day 2022 and why is it celebrated in the UAE?". The National. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Article Uae National Day". FNP. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  8. ^ "National Day in United Arab Emirates in 2023". Office Holidays. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Article Uae National Day". FNP. Retrieved 30 July 2023.

External links

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