Sharjah Light Festival 11th edition – in pictures

  • Some of Sharjah's most prominent buildings, such as Sharjah Mosque, have been lit up this month in a colourful display for the emirate’s annual Light Festival. AFP
    Some of Sharjah's most prominent buildings, such as Sharjah Mosque, have been lit up this month in a colourful display for the emirate’s annual Light Festival. AFP
  • The theme of this year's Sharjah Light Festival was Echoes of the Future. AFP
    The theme of this year's Sharjah Light Festival was Echoes of the Future. AFP
  • Sharjah Mosque is illuminated. AFP
    Sharjah Mosque is illuminated. AFP
  • University City Hall is lit up for the annual Sharjah Light Festival, which runs until February 20. AFP
    University City Hall is lit up for the annual Sharjah Light Festival, which runs until February 20. AFP
  • Al Noor Mosque sits bathed in light. AP
    Al Noor Mosque sits bathed in light. AP
  • The festival opened with a dazzling light show at University City Hall. AFP
    The festival opened with a dazzling light show at University City Hall. AFP
  • The spectacular Sharjah Masjid. EPA
    The spectacular Sharjah Masjid. EPA
  • Over the course of 12 days, the festival offers visitors 10 shows lighting up landmarks around Sharjah, such as Al Noor Mosque. EPA
    Over the course of 12 days, the festival offers visitors 10 shows lighting up landmarks around Sharjah, such as Al Noor Mosque. EPA
  • The light shows are presented in collaboration with local and international artists. EPA
    The light shows are presented in collaboration with local and international artists. EPA
  • People view the illuminated Sharjah Masjid. EPA
    People view the illuminated Sharjah Masjid. EPA
  • Sharjah Light Festival is in its 11th year. EPA
    Sharjah Light Festival is in its 11th year. EPA
  • The event features a series of activities at famous landmarks around the emirate. EPA
    The event features a series of activities at famous landmarks around the emirate. EPA
  • Khalid Jasim Al Midfa. Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority chairman, spoke of the importance of the light festival. EPA
    Khalid Jasim Al Midfa. Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority chairman, spoke of the importance of the light festival. EPA
  • 'We are immensely proud of the accomplishments the tourism sector is making each year, guided by the forward-thinking vision and boundless support of our wise leadership, represented by His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah,' he said. EPA
    'We are immensely proud of the accomplishments the tourism sector is making each year, guided by the forward-thinking vision and boundless support of our wise leadership, represented by His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah,' he said. EPA
  • 'Over the course of the past 50 years, this vision has served as the foundation for Sharjah’s development and progress,' Mr Al Midfa said. EPA
    'Over the course of the past 50 years, this vision has served as the foundation for Sharjah’s development and progress,' Mr Al Midfa said. EPA