Sharjah Light Festival

The Sharjah Light Festival[1] (Arabic: مَهْرَجَان أَضْوَاء ٱلشَّارْقَة, romanizedMahrajān Aḍwāʾ Aš-Šārjah) is a light show that takes place annually in the Emirate of Sharjah, the U.A.E.[2] The festival was first established in 2010 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and has since become an integral part of the city's cultural landscape.[3][4][5][6]

Sharjah Light Festival
مَهْرَجَان أَضْوَاء ٱلشَّارْقَة
At the University City Hall in 2023
StatusActive
GenreLight Festival, conferences, exhibitions
FrequencyAnnually
VenueSharjah
Location(s)Sharjah Mosque, the University City Hall, Al Majaz Waterfront, and others
Years active14
Founded2010; 14 years ago (2010)
FounderHis Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
Organised byTourism in Sharjah
SponsorSharjah's Government
Websitewww.sharjahlightfestival.ae/en/

Locations

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The festival features locations across the entire Sharjah Emirate, extending to the east coast towns of Dibba, Khorfakkan and Kalba.[7] Thirteen landmarks and locations in Sharjah will be illuminated as part of the festival:[2][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sharjah Light Festival 2023 - Sharjah Events". sharjahevents.ae.
  2. ^ a b Ahmed, Afkar Ali. "Don't miss: Sharjah to dazzle in 12 days of light shows, art displays". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  3. ^ https://www.sharjahlightfestival.ae/en/legacy/
  4. ^ Ahmed, Afkar Ali. "Look: Sharjah sparkles with stunning fireworks as light festival returns". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  5. ^ "Sharjah Light Festival to feature dazzling light and musical shows across the emirate". gulfnews.com.
  6. ^ a b "Be dazzled by the Sharjah Light Festival". FACT Magazine. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  7. ^ https://www.sharjahlightfestival.ae/en/about-slf/
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