The Sharjah Light Festival[1] (Arabic: مَهْرَجَان أَضْوَاء ٱلشَّارْقَة, romanized: Mahrajān Aḍwāʾ Aš-Šārjah) is a light show that takes place annually in the Emirate of Sharjah, the U.A.E.[2] The festival was first established in 2010 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and has since become an integral part of the city's cultural landscape.[3][4][5][6]
| Sharjah Light Festival مَهْرَجَان أَضْوَاء ٱلشَّارْقَة | |
|---|---|
.jpg) At the University City Hall in 2023 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Light Festival, conferences, exhibitions |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Sharjah |
| Location(s) | Sharjah Mosque, the University City Hall, Al Majaz Waterfront, and others |
| Years active | 14 |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| Organised by | Tourism in Sharjah |
| Sponsor | Sharjah's Government |
| Website | www |
Locations
Thirteen landmarks and locations in Sharjah will be illuminated as part of the festival:[2][6]
- University City Hall
- Al-Noor Mosque
- Sharjah Mosque
- Khalid Lagoon Corniche
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- Sharjah Fort
- Al Hamriyah Municipality building
- Al Dhaid Fort
- Al Rafisah Dam in Khor Fakkan
- Kalba Clock Tower
- Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba Al-Hisn
- The Headquarters of the Beeah Group
- The Light Village
Al-Husn Fort, Rolla, 2023
February 2018
2023
2023
See also
References
External links
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