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          Commemoration Day

          All you need to know about UAE's Commemoration Day, a national holiday marked on November 30 honouring the country's fallen heroes

          People take part in a celebration for National Day in Dubai on Saturday. A culture of unity has been fostered that on one hand treasures the UAE's Arab and Islamic heritage but also embraces tolerance and coexistence. Reuters

          Unity is at the heart of the UAE's national project

          EditorialDecember 02, 2024
          Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, led the Commemoration Day ceremony honouring the sacrifices and bravery of the UAE armed forces. Wam

          Emirati heroes commemorated at Wahat Al Karama ceremony

          UAENovember 30, 2024
          Sheikh Mohamed paid tribute to those who have given their lives in defence of the UAE. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

          Commemoration Day: Sheikh Mohamed praises heroes' sacrifice

          GovernmentNovember 29, 2023
          ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 30, 2022: An image of the late HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, is projected onto the monument at Wahat Al Karama, during a Commemoration Day ceremony. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court )​ ---

          Emirati heroes remembered at Wahat Al Karama ceremony

          UAENovember 30, 2022
          President Sheikh Mohamed paid tribute to soldiers who died in the line of duty. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

          President Sheikh Mohamed honours UAE's 'brave sons and daughters'

          UAENovember 30, 2022
          Members of the UAE Armed Forces during a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

          Why is Commemoration Day celebrated in the UAE?

          UAENovember 30, 2022
          President Sheikh Mohamed said the sacrifice made by soldiers was a source of pride for the Emirates. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

          UAE pays tribute to heroic soldiers on Commemoration Day

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2022
          National Day celebrates the date the UAE was unified in 1971. Photo: Expo City Dubai

          Commemoration Day: Remembering the people who secure the UAE

          EditorialNovember 30, 2022
          Children raise their flags on the UAE's 41st National Day during the Union Car Parade on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National

          When is UAE's National Day 2022 and why is it celebrated?

          UAENovember 24, 2022
          Al Fursan Air Dispay on UAE 50th National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.

          National Day 2021: UAE celebrates 50th year

          UAE at 50December 01, 2021
          ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 30, 2021: The UAE Armed Forces honour guard participate in a Commemoration Day ceremony, at Wahat Al Karama. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

          Emirati war heroes remembered on Commemoration Day

          UAENovember 30, 2021
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed paid tribute to the armed forces on Commemoration Day. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori

          UAE leaders say sacrifices of military heroes will never be forgotten

          UAE at 50November 30, 2021
          The Wahat Al Karama memorial to the fallen in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

          UAE to fall silent at 11.30am for Commemoration Day

          UAENovember 29, 2021
          UAE Rulers and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces mark Commemoration Day in 2017 at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

          Sheikh Khalifa leads tributes before UAE Commemoration Day

          GovernmentNovember 29, 2018
          Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., November 27, 2018. Wahat Al Karama for Shireena. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais

          As we pay tribute, the hurt still runs deep

          CommentNovember 28, 2018
          Family members of UAE's fallen servicemen and other guests attend a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

          Commemoration Day: Proud mothers recall sons martyred in the line of duty

          UAENovember 30, 2017
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