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

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Sharjah Light Festival 2022: 'Echoes of the Future' – in pictures

Buildings across the emirate will be lit up until February 20

The National

February 15, 2022

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Updated: February 15, 2022, 2:21 PM
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