In Pictures: Sharjah Light Festival 2022

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has officially inaugurated the 11th Sharjah Light Festival – themed ‘Echoes of the Future’ – which includes a series of activities and shows, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, until February 20, 2022.

The festival includes a series of activities and shows, held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and will run until February 20. Above, Univerity City hall in Sharjah.

Speaking at the event, SCTDA Chairman Khalid Jasim Al Midfa said the festival is “one of the hallmarks of the success and originality of our emirate’s tourism sector”. Above, light show at the Sharjah mosque.

Light show at Holy Quran Academy during the Sharjah Light Festival 2022.

Khalid Jasim Al Midfa added: “This event is an extension of years of hard work and dedication to charting a bright future for the Emirate of Sharjah — a future that cements its name and praiseworthy reputation as an unparalleled tourist destination teeming with culture, art, and authentic heritage, all the while being up to speed with visitors’ needs and requirements, and on a par with the world’s leading destinations.” Above, Al Noor mosque.

“We are immensely proud of the accomplishments the tourism sector is making each year, guided by the forward-thinking vision and boundless support of our wise leadership, represented by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah,” Al Midfa added. Above, an artist performs at University City Hall, Sharjah.

“Over the course of the past 50 years, this vision has served as the foundation for Sharjah’s development and progress. And today, we pledge to continue along this path, hand in hand with our partners across the emirate, to firmly position Sharjah on the global tourism map and guarantee its rightful place at the fore across all fields.”

Over the course of 12 days, the festival offers visitors 10 shows lighting up landmarks all around the emirate.

Sites for the festival’s shows are: Al Majaz Waterfront, University City Hall, The Holy Qur’an Academy, Sharjah Mosque, Al Noor Mosque, Al Hamriya Municipality building, government buildings in Kalba and the building of the Directorate of Human Resources in Kalba, Sheikh Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba Al Hisn, and Al Rafisah Dam in Khorfakkan.

The festival has set a busy agenda of events and activities, including the Food Truck Zone, which has returned this year with more than 30 participants.

University City Hall in Sharjah, lit up as part of the Sharjah Light Festival.

The shows present illustrated stories that celebrate the emirate’s traditional Islamic heritage.The festival’s agenda also includes contests for the media and the public.