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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 )​ ---
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              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
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              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
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              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.
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              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 ) ---
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              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
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              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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