The morning of November 3 witnssed a large-scale celebration across the country to mark UAE Flag Day, an occasion which coincides with the anniversary of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s assumption of office as the leader of the country.
The UAE flag was hoisted at schools, government departments, ministries and by all members of the community across the country as a way to express love to the homeland and loyalty to the wise leadership.
The national occasion of UAE Flag Day is a moment of pride and joy for everyone as they raise the flag today to show their appreciation for the UAE.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s annual call to all members of the UAE community to launch a nationwide campaign to celebrate the UAE Flag Day today, also triggers this widespread participation among the entire community every year.
Shaikh Mohammad hoisted the UAE flag at Zabeel Park in Dubai in the presence of 20,000 students representing 120 nationalities on Thursday.
Meanwhile in Abu Dhabi, a full agenda of events is being held by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development on the occasion of UAE Flag Day.
The entire community was invited to take part in the celebrations for Flag Day this year for the next five days under the slogan “Raise it High… Raise it Proud” which will include a flag walkathon, operetta, radio contests, flag city, “Raise it high” campaign, and social media competitions, in addition to a number of other events in the ministry and shopping malls.
Burj Khalifa marks #UAEFlagDay pic.twitter.com/WGPins4VrM— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2016
The activities will start with the Flag Walkathon with participation of more than 2,000 people from all segments of society starting from Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi to the National Theatre.
Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, will then hoist the UAE flag with those participating in the Flag Walkathon.
Government of Dubai Media Office celebrates UAE Flag Day with 'Flags Garden' https://t.co/WVQFyronb2 #UAEFlagDay— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2016
#يوم_العلم .. عيشي بلادي عاش اتحاد اماراتنا #UAEFlagDay pic.twitter.com/6iV3NTHtvd— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2016
.@HHShkMohd accompanied by his daughter Al Jalila hoists UAE flag at Zabeel Park, in presence of 20,000 students #UAEFlagDay pic.twitter.com/r7a4owFkkR— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2016
The Flags Garden by @Brand_Dubai features 4000 UAE flags arranged to create the shape of the UAE’s map pic.twitter.com/PVyw4i7Cjj— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 3, 2016
Many Twitter users in the UAE already began celebrating Flag Day through their twitter accounts.
@iAlboloushii twets: “A peaceful morning on our dearest nation.”
Users are also interacting on the #Flag_day hashtag. @AlmznR said “raise is high, raise it proud #Flag_day.”
Other expat users are tweeting about how blessed and proud they are to be a resident of the UAE.
@mkrelaxssjust tweeted: “Today my country’s flag will flutter in the sky and our hearts are beating with love for the UAE.”
