Watch: Commemoration Day observed across the UAE

Commemoration Day is marked in recognition of the sacrifices of UAE’s martyrs

Last updated: November 29, 2018 | 13:14

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His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, along with other UAE Rulers, pay their respect to the UAE martyrs at the Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi, on the occasion of the Commemoration Day.

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Previously known as Martyr’s Day, Commemoration Day is held every year on November 30 in recognition of the sacrifices the UAE’s martyrs gave to perform their duties to the homeland. However, as November 30 falls on a Friday this year (2018), all ministries and government institutions observe the event on November 29.

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