• The Ministry of Culture organised a Commemoration Day ceremony that included one minute of silence, prayers and lectures. Courtesy Ministry of Culture
    The Ministry of Culture organised a Commemoration Day ceremony that included one minute of silence, prayers and lectures. Courtesy Ministry of Culture
  • Abu Dhabi Media employees observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day on Wednesday. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abu Dhabi Media employees observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day on Wednesday. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Abu Dhabi Media employees and their families observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abu Dhabi Media employees and their families observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Abu Dhabi Media employees and their families observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abu Dhabi Media employees and their families observed a minute of silence for Commemoration Day. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Dubai Police observe Commemoration Day. Courtesy Dubai Police
    Dubai Police observe Commemoration Day. Courtesy Dubai Police
  • Emirates Diplomatic Academy pays tribute to the nation’s heroes. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
    Emirates Diplomatic Academy pays tribute to the nation’s heroes. Courtesy APCO Worldwide
  • Flags fly at half-mast as Dubai Customs mourns fallen servicemen. Courtesy Dubai Customs
    Flags fly at half-mast as Dubai Customs mourns fallen servicemen. Courtesy Dubai Customs
  • ​Special Security Forces and Abu Dhabi Department for Residency and Foreigners Affairs observe Commemoration Day. Courtesy Security Media
    ​Special Security Forces and Abu Dhabi Department for Residency and Foreigners Affairs observe Commemoration Day. Courtesy Security Media
  • The Commemoration Day ceremony at Abu Dhabi Global Market on Al Maryah Island. Courtesy ADGM
    The Commemoration Day ceremony at Abu Dhabi Global Market on Al Maryah Island. Courtesy ADGM
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, observes a moment of silence during a Commemoration Day flag raising ceremony at Wahat Al Karama, a memorial dedicated to the memory of the UAE’s national heroes in honour of their sacrifice and in recognition of their heroism. He is seen with Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE State Security Department, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Lt General Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and others. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Khalid Alteneji observes a moment of silence with his family on Commemoration Day at Abu Dhabi Media in the capital on Wednesday. Delores Johnson / The National
    Khalid Alteneji observes a moment of silence with his family on Commemoration Day at Abu Dhabi Media in the capital on Wednesday. Delores Johnson / The National

The UAE honours its heroes on Commemoration Day - in pictures


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Across the nation, residents and expats gathered to honour the UAE’s heroes as part of Commemoration Day ceremonies.