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Sharjah, April 20: The Emirate of Sharjah blends the identity of Arab and Islamic culture with the global and human dimension, allowing its visitors to enjoy its environment and diverse regions. Although it is a destination for tourists in the region throughout the year, Eid has a different flavor with the taste of a family atmosphere.
And with the advent of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr holiday, you can feel this different flavor and a very captivating experience in every corner of the emirate with the activities, events and spirit of the places that you feel from your first visit to the emirate, as it addresses its residents and visitors to families and friends of different nationalities, cultures and ages. An interesting time for those looking for charming nature, picturesque beaches, gardens and green parks, and for those looking for the pleasure of spending family time with activities and events that reflect the spirit of Eid in a festive atmosphere enjoyed by everyone from inside and outside the smiling Emirate.
The blessed Eid Al-Fitr comes with its authentic customs and traditions that bring joy to the old before the young. In various parts of the Emirate of Sharjah, you will find families preparing for the Eid by buying new clothes, sweets and Eid cakes, decorating homes to receive guests on visits, and exchanging Eids between family and relatives.
The Emirate of Sharjah meets the passion for shopping during this occasion for its various residents and visitors, as it includes a variety of contemporary shopping centers that provide exclusive offers and discounts in this distinguished season with its entertainment facilities such as cinemas, game areas, restaurants, etc. The emirate also includes a large number of popular and heritage markets that combine authenticity And the spirit and identity of the Emirate, and it meets all needs, such as the textile market, home to the best textile shops, the Saqr market, which is diverse with spices, spices, perfumery products, essential oils, herbs, nuts, the old market, the Shinasiyah market, the Arsa market, the central market, and many others.
The day of Eid al-Fitr begins with the sound of the Eid takbeers that fill 3,005 mosques and prayer rooms all over Sharjah and its echo is heard everywhere. Neighbors, family and friends meet and take their children to the emirate’s distinctive mosques, such as the Eid prayer hall in Budaiya, Sharjah Mosque, Al Noor Mosque, Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi Mosque and the Mosque of the First Rightly Guided Caliphs, which open their doors in preparation. And in preparation for the Eid takbeers, which Muslims receive with cheers, and the establishment of prayers that witness crowds of worshipers.
The visitor seeks the true feeling of Eid, which is manifested in community cohesion and love of giving, and join efforts to make families and children happy and involve them in the joy of these days. Many institutions launch the “Eid Clothing” initiative on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, including the “Big Heart” Foundation, which made children from families happy. Low-income people in the UAE provide new clothes to bring joy to their hearts and help their chaste families. The Foundation organized shopping trips for children accompanied by volunteers to choose what suits them from Eid clothes and to share with their peers the joy of Eid, while the “Friends of Cancer Patients” Foundation involved children with cancer in this joy to forget their pain And their illness, and joy enters their hearts with the needs and clothes of the feast.
The Sharjah Charity Association distributed Eid clothing to 7,000 beneficiaries from needy families to share the joy of Eid with their peers. The Sharjah Social Services Department also launched the “Eid Joy” initiative, which aims to bring joy to 3,000 children. This initiative is part of a series of community projects implemented by the department in a comprehensive manner It is annual and has many contributors to it from all segments of society, in addition to government agencies in the emirate and many other humanitarian and charitable initiatives that aim to spread joy and happiness among various groups and segments of society.
Sharjah prepares for its visitors on Eid a lot of events, as the famous destinations in Sharjah are preparing to welcome its visitors with activities, offers and discounts, witnessed by Al Qasba, one of the distinctive entertainment and tourism destinations in the emirate, the vibrant Al Majaz Waterfront, and Zawaya Walk, the central entertainment marketing destination. Modern in the heart of Sharjah, and Aljada, which has the best skating rink in the region, and many more.
Luxurious hospitality destinations and facilities in Sharjah during the Eid holiday offer a range of entertainment and hospitality packages that provide Eid celebrations with their families, where they can go to the “The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah” for a luxurious experience that blends traditional hospitality with modern luxury, the Pullman Hotel Sharjah and the Double Tree Hotel and Apartments by Hilton Sharjah and other luxury destinations. For those wishing to explore the secrets of nature’s treasures, they can enjoy special programs at the Mleiha Archaeological Center. For lovers of desert adventures and excursions on the sand dunes, there is a variety of hostels, such as the “Al Faya from Misk” lodge.
Visitors and residents of Sharjah can enjoy the fireworks that are launched in more than one tourist and entertainment destination in the emirate, and attend theatrical performances that are held in the “City Center Al Zahia”, such as the “Monster Munch” show, which brings together 11 artists who present a singing and dancing show, in addition to other international shows and mobile entertainment for dancers. Professional hip hop and breakdancing.
And the beaches of Sharjah on Eid have their charm that attracts visitors, whether on the coasts of the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Oman, for hiking, swimming, practicing water and beach sports, and enjoying the sea atmosphere with family and friends, most notably Al-Hira Beach, Al-Khan Beach, Mamzar Beach Sharjah, Kalba Beach, Khorfakkan Beach, and Al-Hamriya Beach, on which a number of hotels sit. Al-Fakhira with wonderful views, in addition to the charming Rafisah Dam in Khor Fakkan, which offers a wonderful experience for its visitors by kayaking.
Visitors and tourists can enjoy distinguished gardens and parks such as Splash Park, Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah National Park, and Al Montazah Gardens, which includes the “MM” park.
