Khorfakkan celebrates Eid Al Etihad with Maritime Parade

The celebrations will feature a maritime parade on the 28th of November, along with Flyboard displays. Gathering will begin at 2:00 p.m., and activities will officially start at 3:00 p.m., including performances by maritime bands presenting songs and anthems.

The Khorfakkan amphitheatre will host artists Hussain Al Jasmi and Fouad Abdelwahid on 29 November for a special musical evening that blends tradition with melody. The event will feature selected songs that evoke patriotism, national pride, and admiration for the nation’s achievements, adding a memorable highlight to the celebrations at 7:30 p.m.

On 1 December, festivities will continue inside the amphitheatre with a variety of performances, including the operetta “Pulse of the Nation.” The production will celebrate the UAE’s heritage, the greatness of the Union, and the hopeful future, with signs of progress growing day by day.

The same day will also feature a musical evening with Faiz Al Saeed, Khalifa Al Washahi, and Mohammed Al Wazem at 8:00 p.m., with free admission for attendees.

The outdoor amphitheater plaza will welcome wide participation from all age groups,  with cultural and national platforms for children and youth. Additionally, there will be dialogues with senior citizens, poetry evenings, and cultural competitions.

Outside the amphitheater, there will be spaces for productive families, traditional and military performance groups, food trucks, a photography studio, cultural activities, and performances showcasing Emirati folklore and heritage.

The Khorfakkan Amphitheatre is a unique architectural landmark overlooking the Corniche, surrounded by majestic mountains reaching toward the sky. It has become an important cultural and artistic destination in Sharjah, designed in a blend of Islamic and Roman styles. Its scenic location—towering mountains, a pristine coastline, and breathtaking wadis—has earned Khorfakkan the title of the “Bride of the East Coast.”

Across Khorfakkan, streets are adorned with festive lights and decorations celebrating this cherished national occasion, uniting residents in love for the homeland, pride in its cultural identity and values, and recognition of the nation’s strength derived from unity in diversity.

The celebrations have been carefully designed to include all community groups through interactive activities that bring together the young and the elderly, ensuring broad community participation and meaningful discussions about the stories of the Union. These activities strengthen emotional bonds among community members, connect them with the heritage of the past, and encourage them to celebrate the present while playing an active role in shaping the future.