Hijri New Year: Islamic holiday marked with light display on Abu Dhabi Corniche - in pictures

The day marks the beginning of the new Islamic year 1442

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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  Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

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