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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] University City Hall; Al-Noor Mosque; Sharjah Mosque; Khalid Lagoon Corniche; Al Majaz Waterfront; Sharjah Fort
Sharjah has hosted the F1 Powerboat Race since 2000. The December event is held during the Sharjah Water Festival and attracts over 75,000 visitors to the emirate. Since 2016 the event is also combined with Aquabike World Championship (powerboating) making the Grand Prix of Sharjah the final of the two main disciplines in Powerboating World
Holi is characterized by the use of colored powders, which is unique to the festival, whereas the Water Throwing Festival primarily involves the use of clear water. The origins and symbolic meanings of Holi are deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology and cultural traditions, whereas the Water Throwing Festival has varying cultural significance ...
Al Heera Beach or Al Hirah Beach [1] also known as Sharjah Beach, is a white sand beach that is located of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. It stretches along the coast south of the city's historic place of Al Heerah Suburb - Sharjah. [2] [3]
The Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) [8] is a light show that takes place annually in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 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 ...
Al Noor Island is located on Khalid Lagoon in the Emirate of Sharjah, across the water from Al Majaz Island.It can be reached by car through Corniche Street, S110, then continue on foot through the pedestrian bridge behind Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah Corniche Street.
Shees Park (or Shis Park) is a recreational park near the village of Shis in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.The area is directly accessible via Khorfakkan Road S142/E55. The park was constructed in 8 months.
Sharjah has been officially named as a WHO healthy city. [6] The 2016 edition of QS Best Student Cities ranked Sharjah as the 68th best city in the world to be a university student. [7] Sharjah is regarded as the cultural capital of the UAE, [8] [9] and was the Islamic culture capital of 2014 [10] and Sharjah World Book Capital for 2019 by ...