• Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - Sharjah residents and people from all over the UAE attend the Sharjah Light Festival at the Blue Souk. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - Sharjah residents and people from all over the UAE attend the Sharjah Light Festival at the Blue Souk. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - Sharjah residents and people from all over the UAE attend the Sharjah Light Festival at the Blue Souk. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - Sharjah residents and people from all over the UAE attend the Sharjah Light Festival at the Blue Souk. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
  • The marine theme reflects Sharjah's long association with the sea and seafaring. Razan Alzayani / The National
    The marine theme reflects Sharjah's long association with the sea and seafaring. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • Families enjoying the light displays at the Blue Souk. Razan Alzayani / The National
    Families enjoying the light displays at the Blue Souk. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • The "House of Justice" otherwise known as the Sharjah Courts lights up for the festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
    The "House of Justice" otherwise known as the Sharjah Courts lights up for the festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • A starfish illuminated on this building in line with the marine theme of the festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
    A starfish illuminated on this building in line with the marine theme of the festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • The Noor Mosque is lit up for the Sharjah Light Festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
    The Noor Mosque is lit up for the Sharjah Light Festival. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - The Noor Mosque is lit up for the Sharjah Light Festival. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - February 12 2012 - The Noor Mosque is lit up for the Sharjah Light Festival. The festival runs from the 7th of February until the 15th of the month. (Razan Alzayani / The National)

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In pictures: Sharjah bursts into colour and light

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