What does the UAE and Kazakhstan have in common? You might think, very little. But both countries love one very favourite animal – the camel. This is immediately apparent at the Kazakhstan Pavilion at the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). Most of the world has two kinds of camels – the single-humped dromedary and […]

Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), organised by Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), offered visitors unforgettable days and memorable moments over the course of 8 days in KhorFakkan, attracting more than 15 thousand visitors. Yesterday, Saturday evening, the activities of Sharjah Heritage Days were concluded, where various folk arts performances and cultural competitions were held at the […]

With the Holy Month of Ramadan just around the corner, the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days took visitors on a culinary journey to the city of Aden with a live demonstration of a special-occasion Yemeni rice dish–traditionally served to mark celebratory events like weddings or welcome guests during Iftar and Eid. The preparation of zurbian, a […]

An Islamic decorative art that flourished in Turkey during the peak of the Ottoman period from the 14th to the 19th centuries is stirring interest and igniting the curiosity of visitors at the ongoing 18th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), currently underway at the Heart of Sharjah until April 10. At the Sharjah […]

The 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, has festivalgoers enthralled with the unique customs and traditions of the UAE and 29 other countries. With live cultural performances, folk dances, villages and pavilions showcasing traditional life in the UAE and plenty of games and learning activities, there […]

The Tajikistan delegation to the 18thSharjah Heritage Days has been putting up a variety of perfectly choreographed traditional dances. Visitors regaled to ceremonial dances like “rakskhoimarosimi” and “aspakbozi” by a group of women wearing colourful costumes in traditional “chakan” embroidery, swaying along to the tune of a five-piece Tajik orchestra featuring traditional percussion and string […]

They may have had limited resources “but life in the mountains was one of absolute freedom,” reminisces Ras Al Khaimah resident Saeed Sabat Al Dhuhouri, as he offers a personal insight into a unique way of life at the recreated ‘Mountain Environment’ set up at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). It is […]

Spring is in the air! Head to the great outdoors for some fresh air and fun as Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) unveils a host of exciting and safe spring break activities for children and families, already underway at across four family-friendly destinations in Sharjah. Keeping the health and safety of the children paramount, […]

For the fifth day in a row, the Sharjah Heritage Days activities continued in the heritage area of KhorFakkan. A variety of heritage activities and performances took place with attractive folk groups, such as the Liwa Folk Troupe of the KhorFakkan Society for Culture and Folklore Arts that presented artistic performances and traditional folk dances […]

Spring is in the air! Head to the great outdoors for some fresh air and fun as Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) unveils a host of exciting and safe spring break activities for children and families, already underway at across four family-friendly destinations in Sharjah. Keeping the health and safety of the children paramount, […]