A spectacular air display features at the celebration for 181 grooms from the Al Ain region at Al Jahili Fort. The group wedding is part of Eid Al Etihad festivities and supports the Year of the Family 2026, celebrating Emirati unity and heritage.
UAE National Day celebrations light up the nation in a grand display of pride
Nationwide celebrations have already begun, filling the UAE with pride and festive spirit
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The 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations swept across the UAE with vibrant displays of joy, pride and national unity. Government buildings, public spaces and shopping centres glowed with UAE flags and festive décor, fostering a sense of patriotism across all emirates. The Sharjah Museums Authority also marked the UAE’s 54th Union Day with special activities and community events.
Sharjah Museums Authority
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Dubai Customs celebrated the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by organizing national events at its headquarters and customs centers, reflecting the values of loyalty, belonging and the spirit of the Union among the department’s employees.
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The celebrations reflect the nation’s remarkable achievements, its humanitarian values, and its standing as a model of progress, inspiring residents and visitors alike. Above, Al Ain Municipality has completed its preparations to celebrate the 54th Eid Al Etihad. by implementing and operating decoration works in the streets and squares of the Al Ain region.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, joins participants in a mountain walk atop Jebel Jais to celebrate the 54th Union Day, drawing a large turnout across all age groups.
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Zayed Authority for People of Determination has released a national artistic work on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad, performed by People of Determination. The work conveys their sincere love for the nation, loyalty to the leadership, and commitment to active participation in national life.
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A festive atmosphere fills the UAE as buildings, streets and public spaces glow with flags and lights for the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
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The General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior, organized the Union Day march on Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah on the occasion of the country’s celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
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Ajman Police marked the 54th Union Day with a national celebration featuring a military parade, joined by civil defense, local authorities and a large crowd of citizens and residents.
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Maritime parade and musical evenings light up Khorfakkan’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations
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Iqbal Hatboor, a native of Kasaragod, India, prepares to bring a golden glow to the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration as he arrives in a gold-plated luxury car adorned with a golden portrait of Sheikh Hamdan.
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Patriotic spirit filled the University of Sharjah as students and faculty marked the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with cultural shows and festive celebrations.
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Students at the University of Wollongong in Dubai celebrate UAE National Day with tradition, talent and community energy.
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As part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, the General Secretariat of the Khalifa Educational Award participated in the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations.
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