The Abu Dhabi Corniche lights up for Hijri New Year - in pictures
Festive lights are displayed along Abu Dhabi's Corniche to celebrate Al Hijri New Year, also known as the Islamic New Year, the first month in the Muslim calendar.
Abu Dhabi residents and visitors to the corniche can enjoy the colourful display.
This month, Muslims will celebrate the 1443rd Islamic Hijri New Year.
Festive lights shine bright on Abu Dhabi's Al Maqta Bridge.
The corniche is ablaze with colour to mark the start of the first month in the Muslim calendar.
Festive lights on Al Maqta Bridge, Abu Dhabi, light up the night sky.
The UAE's capital shines a light on the Islamic New Year with dazzling decorations along the corniche.
To celebrate the Islamic New Year, the UAE declared August 12 a public holiday.