The Sharjah Light Festival[1] (Arabic: مَهْرَجَان أَضْوَاء ٱلشَّارْقَة, romanized: Mahrajān 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 | |
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.jpg) At the University City Hall in 2023 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Light Festival, conferences, exhibitions |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Sharjah |
| Location(s) | Sharjah Mosque, the University City Hall, Al Majaz Waterfront, and others |
| Years active | 14 |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| Organised by | Tourism in Sharjah |
| Sponsor | Sharjah's Government |
| Website | www |
Locations
editThe 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]
- University City Hall
- Al-Noor Mosque
- Sharjah Mosque
- Khalid Lagoon Corniche
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- Sharjah Fort
- Al Hamriyah Municipality building
- Al Dhaid Fort
- Al Rafisah Dam in Khor Fakkan
- Kalba Clock Tower
- Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba Al-Hisn
- The Headquarters of the Beeah Group
- The Light Village
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Al-Husn Fort, Rolla, 2023 -
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sharjah Light Festival 2023 - Sharjah Events". sharjahevents.ae.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://www.sharjahlightfestival.ae/en/legacy/
- ^ Ahmed, Afkar Ali. "Look: Sharjah sparkles with stunning fireworks as light festival returns". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Sharjah Light Festival to feature dazzling light and musical shows across the emirate". gulfnews.com.
- ^ a b "Be dazzled by the Sharjah Light Festival". FACT Magazine. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ https://www.sharjahlightfestival.ae/en/about-slf/
External links
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