Sharjah to mark Union Day with community programmes

Sharjah’s parks and gardens will host the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations from November 19 to December 2, 2025.

This event will bring the entire community together under the banner of the nation and its unity, celebrating their heritage and looking forward to the future.

The festivities will kick off at Al Suyouh Families Park, and will continue throughout the event days, creating a community symphony that reinforces values of belonging and cohesion.

It will also provide spaces for families and residents to gather in a warm, national spirit.

Sharjah National Park will offer a daily programme from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

This programme will include visitor reception, flags distribution, and folk performances that showcase heritage scenes reflecting Emirati identity.

There will also be competitions for both children and adults in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

The “Year of Community” initiative will play a significant role in the park, featuring daily discussion sessions aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting cooperation and a sense of belonging.

Community figures will participate to convey the initiative’s messages to attendees.

Children can look forward to artistic activities that include drawing, coloring, and educational experiences, along with local performances and large-screen visual presentations.

Additionally, AI drawing stalls and sessions will be offered at the park as an addition to this year’s celebrations, which integrates new technology and AI applications to the audience.

Al Siyouh Family Park will feature one of the most diverse programs during the Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations.

The event will include daily interactive activities and educational workshops throughout the celebration period.

Activities at Al Siyouh will consist of welcome performances, folk shows, community competitions, and opportunities to interact with community figures that reflect Sharjah’s diversity.

Additionally, there will be “Year of Community” discussion sessions, theatrical and visual performances, laser shows, and daily activities for children.

The park will also host a variety of workshops during the event days, which will include artisans, falconers, and traditional coffee makers offering live demonstrations on the first day. Agricultural workshops will provide children with interactive learning experiences about farming and sustainability.

The “Little Engineer” programME will feature engineering workshops, alongside educational films focusing on building supervision.

Health workshops covering topics such as food safety, public health, and veterinary care will also be available, with field guidance aimed at raising community awareness.

Workshops will continue with heritage and artistic activities such as pottery, creating the UAE map with stones and sand, making traditional dolls, glass painting, national card making, inkpot decoration, seedling distribution, as well as workshops on national attire, flower arrangement in flag colors, and stone painting, making Al Siyouh Family Park a vibrant educational and heritage hub throughout the celebrations.

Kshisha Park will host celebrations from November 19 to December 2, daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. These events aim to provide a convenient option for families and accommodate the increasing number of participants in the annual Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) festivities.

The park will feature traditional folk performances, interactive competitions, “Year of Community” sessions, activities for children, as well as visual and laser shows.

Al Rifa’a Park in Mughaider Suburb will host a special programme on November 21 and 22, transforming the area with decorations that reflect residents’ connection to their heritage and loyalty to the nation.

The first day’s activities will include a bicycle parade starting from the suburb council to the park, followed by a neighborhood walk around Al Rifa’a Park. Families can also enjoy guided tours of the park’s facilities and local vendors’ stalls. There will be folk performances, competitions, and prizes for both children and adults, as well as artistic activities designed for children.