Know about Commemoration and National Holiday in UAE – Dec 2019

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The public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year There is coming, In UAE, two of the Public holidays. The first holiday is on December 1 which is “Commemoration Day’’. The second holiday is on December 2-3 which is” The National Day”. Here is coming a Historical background about the two holidays.

The “Commemoration Day” or the “Martyr’s Day”, is decided as a day of celebration of Emirati martyrs, who sacrifices their lives for the sake of UAE inside the country and abroad.

The first Emirati martyr was “Salim Suhail Khamis” who was killed on 30th November 1971, during the Iranian invasion of Greater Tunb. Other fallen martyrs include those who died during liberating Kuwait during the First Gulf War. Moreover, those who died recently in the Saudi-led alliance against Iranian intervention in Yemen.

“The National Day” is celebrated on 2-3 December each year in the United Arab Emirates. It marks the UAE's Union Day between the seven emirates which was followed by the joining of the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, in 1972.

The National day of UAE stands for the nationalization from the British Protectorate Treaties which were declared in 1968 and also falls on the anniversary of the federal unification of the seven emirates in 1971 which combined to form the modern-day country, headed by Sheikh

Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the federation's first president. Grand celebrations are held across the country to mark the event.

How Are You going to Celebrate?

There are many aspects of the celebration of these two Public Holidays. On the official level, there will be an official 5-Day Holiday for both public and private sectors as well.

Moreover, the flag will be raised half-mast at 8 a.m and a minute of silence will be held at 11:30 a.m on the Commemoration day. On the crowd level, there will be concerts, ceremonies, sports events, and other events. Concerning the concerts, music and art fans can attend huge live concerts for Arab superstars like Hussein Al Jasmi, Essa Al Marzouq, etc. Additionally, Traditional Bands like Ayla, Razfa,… will make special shows in Burj Khalifa, and The Dubai Fountain. Concerning the events and the shows, “Faces of the Nation” will be held and people will be invited to celebrate, take photos, and publish their moments.

This comes aligned with selecting 2019 as a Year of Tolerance to encourage people to accept all religions and cultures. “Legacy of Ancestors” is another event specialized in flags, scarves and magnet pins giveaways.

For sports lovers, Super Sports Run 10 Miler 2 will be kicked off in a special edition for The National Day, runners can choose from 3k, 5k, 10k or 10 miles distances and they will pin the UAE flag. People can also take the skis to enjoy the festivities over Dubai, there will be fireworks and special shows in Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain.

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