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    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends ‘Commemoration Day’ ceremony at Wahat Al Karama

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    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends ‘Commemoration Day’ ceremony at Wahat Al Karama

    Ceremony in honour of the nation’s martyrs and front-line heroes who died battling COVID


    Published:  December 01, 2020 10:59 Compiled by Sara Al Shurafa

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    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai attended the ‘Commemoration Day’ ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Image Credit: WAM
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    The arrival of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Wahat Al Karama marked the commencement of the official Commemoration Day ceremony. Image Credit: WAM
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    Sheikh Mohammed then proceeded to the Martyr’s Monument as an army band played. This was followed by a 21-gun salute. Sheikh Mohammed placed wreaths in front of the monument as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made by the country’s martyrs. Image Credit: WAM
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    Afterwards, the UAE’s national anthem was played. Image Credit: WAM
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    The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Image Credit: WAM
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    The ceremony was also attended by officials of the families of martyrs and frontline heroes who lost their lives battling COVID-19 Image Credit: WAM
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    Sheikh Mohammed honoured the families of several martyrs and presented them with the ‘Martyr’s Medal’ to honour their sacrifices for the nation. The medals were presented to the mother of martyr Ahmed Omar, the father of martyr Ali Alsaadi, the brother of martyr Mohamed Alabdouli and the father of martyr Tariq Albaloushi. Image Credit: WAM
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    At the event, Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) delivered the ‘Commemoration Day’ speech, in which he highlighted the noble qualities displayed by the martyrs. Ghobash said their sacrifices will always be a source of pride for Emiratis. He affirmed that their heroic actions will forever be etched in the nation’s history and in our hearts. Image Credit: WAM

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