Sharjah: Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, called on Sunday for the Zayed Humanitarian Work Day to be made a national event.
The Zayed Humanitarian Work Day is observed in the UAE on the 19th day of Ramadan every year in memory of the founder of the UAE federation, Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who passed away on this day.
Shaikha Jawaher, who is also Chairperson of Sharjah’s Supreme Council for Family Affairs and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, said that making this day an official occasion would foster the spirit of giving in the UAE.
Shaikha Jawaher, who also leads the Big Heart Foundation – a global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, paid rich tributes to Shaikh Zayed, saying that he was a noble leader and compassionate father whose wisdom continues to inspire Emiratis and serves as a guiding light for them.
Shaikha Jawaher said that Shaikh Zayed established a modern state that puts the dignity and rights of human beings at the forefront of its priorities, thanks to his wise vision and championing of charity. She said that Shaikh Zayed’s inspirational approach has contributed to building an inclusive society, which is dedicated to humanitarian work.
“The late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan established a state that respects humankind irrespective of religion, gender or ethnicity. His legacy has contributed to solidifying the culture of giving and humanitarian work in the Emirati community. This approach is continued by our wise leadership under the President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates who have followed in Shaikh Zayed’s footsteps,” she added.
