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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

          The Wahat Al Karama – or Oasis of Dignity – is a memorial to the sacrifice and heroism of the UAE’s heroes. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

          UAE leaders pay tribute to country’s heroes ahead of Commemoration Day

          UAENovember 29, 2016
          Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visits Wahat Al Karama, a memorial of national heroes. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi

          A day to unite and recall sacrifices

          OpinionNovember 29, 2016

          UAE Central Bank issues commemorative coin to honour country’s heroes

          GovernmentNovember 26, 2016
          Members of the UAE Armed Forces hold Martyrs Medals of Honour during the inaugural UAE Commemoration Day ceremony, honouring members of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives while performing their duty at home and abroad. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi

          Remembering their sacrifice

          OpinionNovember 25, 2016

          Mosques named after martyrs ahead of UAE Commemoration Day

          GovernmentNovember 24, 2016
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed visits site of memorial for UAE heroes — in pictures

          Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed visits site of memorial for UAE heroes — in pictures

          GovernmentNovember 24, 2016
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visits the Pavilion of Honour at Wahat Al Karama on Wednesday, a memorial to the sacrifice of the UAE’s heroes. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince’s Court – Abu Dhabi

          Oasis of Dignity to honour courage of UAE heroes

          GovernmentNovember 23, 2016
          The final design for the UAE Memorial near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, to be built in time for Commemoration Day. Wam

          Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed approves designs for UAE martyrs’ memorial

          GovernmentMarch 20, 2016

          The women’s majlis: The good fight will always continue

          December 03, 2015
          Ibrahim Saeed finished the sewing of the 5.75-kilometre flag on Commemoration Day. Delores Johnson / The National

          Volunteers complete giant UAE flag

          UAENovember 30, 2015

          Fujairah girls mark Commemoration Day by creating mural with martyr’s names

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015

          Poetry book released for Commemoration Day

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
          Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed bin Khalifa, the Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region, attends Commemoration Day events in Al Ain. Wam

          Emiratis and expats alike stand still to remember UAE heroes

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
          Martyrs, Heroes: on the first Commemoration Day we honour their sacrifice

          Martyrs, Heroes: on the first Commemoration Day we honour their sacrifice

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
          Hussain Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, leads the flag-raising ceremony with other dignitaries. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

          United to show thanks and pride

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
          Ajman Police organised visits to the families of the fallen soldiers. Wam

          Ajman residents thankful for chance to pay their respects to martyrs

          GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
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