• Ras Al Khaimah has a well-earned reputation for being the place to go if you want to decorate your car with images of the Rulers, flags and patriotic quotations.
    Ras Al Khaimah has a well-earned reputation for being the place to go if you want to decorate your car with images of the Rulers, flags and patriotic quotations.
  • People gather on the corniche to celebrate National Day.
    People gather on the corniche to celebrate National Day.
  • Residents of the town of Ghalilah gather to celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
    Residents of the town of Ghalilah gather to celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • A Ghalilah resident breaks into a dance.
    A Ghalilah resident breaks into a dance.
  • Residents of the town of Ghalilah celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
    Residents of the town of Ghalilah celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Tribes in coastal and mountain villages have been decorating the streets for several months and painting flags to hang from the mountains.
    Tribes in coastal and mountain villages have been decorating the streets for several months and painting flags to hang from the mountains.
  • A young boy celebrates UAE’s 42nd National Day.
    A young boy celebrates UAE’s 42nd National Day.
  • Celebrations lasted well into the night.
    Celebrations lasted well into the night.
  • There was a lot to cheer about.
    There was a lot to cheer about.
  • Celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah have been going on for several weeks.
    Celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah have been going on for several weeks.
  • Residents of the town of Ghalilah gather to celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
    Residents of the town of Ghalilah gather to celebrate National Day in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Festivities and celebrations marked the day.
    Festivities and celebrations marked the day.
  • There was a general outpouring of joy across Ras Al Khaimah.
    There was a general outpouring of joy across Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Young and old joined in the celebrations.
    Young and old joined in the celebrations.
  • A large UAE flag in Ras Al Khaimah marks National Day.
    A large UAE flag in Ras Al Khaimah marks National Day.
  • Children had a lot to celebrate as the evening wore on.
    Children had a lot to celebrate as the evening wore on.
  • Children enjoy themselves on National Day.
    Children enjoy themselves on National Day.
  • Celebrations continued through the night.
    Celebrations continued through the night.
  • Residents of the town of Ghalilah pray before starting to celebrate National Day.
    Residents of the town of Ghalilah pray before starting to celebrate National Day.
  • Residents pray before starting on celebrations.
    Residents pray before starting on celebrations.

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In pictures: Ras Al Khaimah celebrates UAE National Day

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People of all ages celebrate the country’s 42nd National Day across Ras Al Khaimah.

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