Dubai: The UAE observed a one-minute silence on Wednesday at 11.30am as a solemn mark of respect for the brave sons of the UAE who gave their life in the service of this nation.
Public and private sectors observed a moment of silence and quiet prayer to mark the UAE’s second Commemoration Day that focuses on country’s heroes who will forever be remembered for their sacrifices, courage and nationalism.
Flags across the UAE were flown at half-mast from 8am, and were raised again at 11.31am.as a solemn mark of respect for the brave sons of the UAE, who will forever be remembered for their courage and nationalism.as a solemn mark of respect for the brave sons of the UAE, who will forever be remembered for their courage and nationalism.
The date also coincides with the opening of Wahat Al Karama, the national martyrs’ monument adjacent to the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Mohamed bin Zayed joins masses of UAE citizens and residents in silent prayer on Commemoration Day at Al Karama Oasis— أخبار محمد بن زايد (@MBZNews) November 30, 2016
HE Al Tayer: On Commemoration Day, we stand together to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the dignity & honour of the #UAE pic.twitter.com/9lSbloJMyi— DEWA | Official Page (@DEWA_Official) November 30, 2016
Lulu Exchange family observes a minute of prayer in commemoration of the souls of UAE's valiant martyrs. #The_UAE_Remembers #يوم_الشهيد pic.twitter.com/jWgEc8o1Cq— Adeeb Ahamed (@adeeb_ahamed) November 30, 2016
Pakistani 🇵🇰 community @dubai_pad participated in a minute of silence on UAE Commemoration Day.#The_UAE_Remembers #SolidarityWithUAE pic.twitter.com/7IcpjHz7DB— Shahid Khan (@ShahidKPak) November 30, 2016
EEG observes a minute of silence and prayer in commemoration of the souls of our glorious martyrs. #The_UAE_Remembers pic.twitter.com/ZEBiMKuAg0— Emirates Env. Group (@EEG_UAE) November 30, 2016
.@alainfcae participates on the UAE Commemoration Day #The_UAE_Remembers #UAE_Commemoration_Day #alainclub pic.twitter.com/y20Gtl3gP5— Al Ain FC - EN (@alainfcae_en) November 30, 2016
In commemoration of the Fallen 45 in Yemen last year 30th of November. #UAEMartyrsDay pic.twitter.com/8TOBbl6lU8— Brice (@brisheee) November 30, 2016
