Sharjah Social Services celebrates 54th Eid Al Etihad

November 29, 2025 / 12:30 PM

Sharjah24: Sharjah Social Services Department celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad at the Sharjah Elderly Care Home, with wide participation from the department’s centres, employees and their families, alongside senior citizens and children from the care home. The event created an atmosphere reflecting loyalty, belonging and the values of union and community harmony. The celebration aimed to integrate seniors into national and community activities, giving them the opportunity to mark Eid Al Etihad alongside younger generations and honouring their role as witnesses to the nation’s progress and development.

Heritage and cultural performances

The event began with the national anthem, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran. The programme included traditional performances, a children’s dance from the Amiri Guard Nursery, and a live traditional cooking demonstration from the home’s kitchen featuring a National Day cake. Popular and heritage performances were presented by Al Shuhouh Group and Hanan Al Dosari, alongside Al Ayala, magic shows, competitions and prizes sponsored by Sharjah Aquarium and the Elderly Care Home. Senior citizens also shared memories of the UAE’s development, creating moments full of pride and nostalgia for the country’s founders.

Celebrating union across generations

Maryam Al Qatari, Director of the Elderly Care Home, highlighted the special significance of celebrating Eid Al Etihad at the home, noting that it touches the hearts of seniors who witnessed the nation’s early union and progress. She emphasised that Eid Al Etihad is more than a celebration; it is a story of the UAE, written by the founders through their dedication and loyalty. The event also aimed to strengthen national identity, spread joy among seniors, and promote social engagement between community institutions and elderly residents, reflecting the spirit of union across generations.

Community participation and activities

Twenty organisations contributed to the event, enhancing it with cultural, heritage and entertainment activities. Al Shuhouh Group presented authentic Emirati performances, while the Sharjah Volunteering Centre provided volunteers to support coordination. Sharjah Training and Development Authority set up a photography corner, Farhan Al Hammour added a maritime display with a traditional boat, and Sharjah Scouts participated in the national anthem segment. Children from the Amiri Guard Nursery offered a joyful performance, while family-run food businesses presented traditional Emirati dishes. Sharjah Municipality contributed authentic decorations, and Hanan Al Dosari’s troupe added heritage performances.

Other contributors included Dar Wahat Al Rushd, which provided heritage corners such as a traditional market and henna station, and Sharjah Aquarium, which hosted interactive competitions and workshops. Senior services centres offered traditional coffee corners and magic shows, while the Child and Family Protection Centre distributed gifts for elderly residents. Orange Advertising and Publishing provided scarves for participants, Candybotiqe contributed gifts for children, and the Sharjah Volunteering Award presented special prizes. Abu Dhabi First Bank sponsored part of the event. A child, Amina Khamis Nasser, delivered a performance about the founding of the UAE, completing the celebration with a harmonious blend of national, heritage and social elements.