• The festival has zones offering something for all ages. The two-level Pavilion zone overlooking the Corniche displays art.
    The festival has zones offering something for all ages. The two-level Pavilion zone overlooking the Corniche displays art.
  • On the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, visitors flocked to pavilions and exhibitions to acknowledge the achievements of a national leader whose life story embodies service to her country and the highest callings for women of all nations.
    On the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, visitors flocked to pavilions and exhibitions to acknowledge the achievements of a national leader whose life story embodies service to her country and the highest callings for women of all nations.
  • There was plenty of spectacle for children and their parents to enjoy on the opening day of Mother of the Nation Festival on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, which runs until April 4.
    There was plenty of spectacle for children and their parents to enjoy on the opening day of Mother of the Nation Festival on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, which runs until April 4.
  • An interactive Happiness zone, designed primarily for children, has an environmental focus, with areas including an art zone where recycled objects are turned into art, and conservation activities and educational workshops take place, in addition to workshops on well being.
    An interactive Happiness zone, designed primarily for children, has an environmental focus, with areas including an art zone where recycled objects are turned into art, and conservation activities and educational workshops take place, in addition to workshops on well being.
  • The Corniche was teeming with crowds eager to celebrate and enjoy the activities at the first day of the Mother of the Nation Festival on Sunday.
    The Corniche was teeming with crowds eager to celebrate and enjoy the activities at the first day of the Mother of the Nation Festival on Sunday.
  • Children with their parents enjoy the attractions at the Mother of the Nation Festival.
    Children with their parents enjoy the attractions at the Mother of the Nation Festival.
  • There was plenty of spectacle for children and their parents to enjoy on the opening day of Mother of the Nation Festival on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, which runs until April 4.
    There was plenty of spectacle for children and their parents to enjoy on the opening day of Mother of the Nation Festival on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, which runs until April 4.
  • At the Souq zone, arts and handicrafts including jewellery making and dhow painting showcase local traditions alongside modern counterparts.
    At the Souq zone, arts and handicrafts including jewellery making and dhow painting showcase local traditions alongside modern counterparts.
  • The 10-day event, which runs until April 4, celebrates and honours Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, through performances, workshops and activity zones.
    The 10-day event, which runs until April 4, celebrates and honours Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, through performances, workshops and activity zones.
  • The festival has zones offering something for all ages.
    The festival has zones offering something for all ages.
  • An interactive Happiness zone, designed primarily for children, has an environmental focus, with areas including an art zone where recycled objects are turned into art, and conservation activities and educational workshops take place, in addition to workshops on well being.
    An interactive Happiness zone, designed primarily for children, has an environmental focus, with areas including an art zone where recycled objects are turned into art, and conservation activities and educational workshops take place, in addition to workshops on well being.
  • On the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, visitors flocked to pavilions and exhibitions to acknowledge the achievements of a national leader whose life story embodies service to her country and the highest callings for women of all nations.
    On the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, visitors flocked to pavilions and exhibitions to acknowledge the achievements of a national leader whose life story embodies service to her country and the highest callings for women of all nations.

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Visitors flock to Mother of the Nation Festival in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

James Ohara

March 26, 2017

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The 10-day event, which runs until April 4, celebrates and honours Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, through performances, workshops and activity zones. Photos: Ravindranath K / The National

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