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, […]

As part of its ongoing mission to promote the habit of reading among all segments of the community, the Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority, offered more than 5,000 titles to cafes run by Emirati entrepreneurs across the emirate to distribute to their customers. The drive was a part of […]

The Sudan pavilion at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) presents an eclectic fusion of wares, with intricately worked and embossed leather bags, traditional items like wicker baskets, jewellery boxes carved with inlaid shell, and plenty of leather wall hangings in animal and wildlife motifs. It also offers a few curiosities you’re not […]

From natural and milky-white amber to golden-tinged and multi-hued variants of the stone in orange, clear, cherry, yellow, and more, the Sharjah Rosary stand at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) pays tribute to the beauty of Kahraman, a specific type of amber, that has been used to craft its large collection of […]