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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

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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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