Commemoration Day celebrations across the UAE - in pictures

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  Members of the Armed Forces at the inauguration of the Martyrs’ Monument in Sharjah on Monday by the emirate’s Ruler.

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

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  Children, many of them in army fatigues, attended Commemoration Day ceremonies around the UAE, including the event near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Philip Cheung / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi

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  Members of the Armed Forces hold Martyrs’ Medals during the first Commemoration Day ceremony, honouring those who lost their lives in the performance of their duty. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, attend prayer. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed presents a Martyr’s Medal to a relative of a soldier. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi

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  A young guest at the ceremony. Philip Cheung for Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Guests at the Commemoration Day ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and others attend the ceremony. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and the families of the fallen, during the inaugural Commemoration Day ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi

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  The Armed Forces Honour Guard participates in a Commemoration Day ceremony near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Razan Alzayani for Crown Prince Court

Commemoration Day is celebrated across the UAE with flag-raising ceremonies and memorial inaugurations.