Khorfakkan to host 4th “Labbaik Khorfakkan” Festival in February

January 28, 2026 / 3:20 PM

Sharjah24: Khorfakkan is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Labbaik Khorfakkan Festival on 21 February, with participation expected to reach up to 3,000 people. The event will be organised by Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club in cooperation with the UAE Athletics Federation and several government and private entities.

Dr Ammar Allay Al Naqbi, Chairman of Khorfakkan Football Company, revealed the festival’s details at a coordination meeting at Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club. He explained that the festival aims to strengthen community participation, promote a culture of sport, and support family engagement, in line with the UAE’s Year of the Family.

Special prizes will be awarded, including a prize for the largest participating family, alongside awards for women and other categories, reinforcing the values of family cohesion and active lifestyles.

Growing participation year after year

Al Naqbi noted that the organising committee is targeting between 2,500 and 3,000 participants, making this the largest edition to date. He highlighted that the growing turnout reflects the festival’s increasing prominence across the Eastern Region.

A fixed annual community landmark

The race will take place on 21 February to enable broad participation from residents of Khorfakkan and neighbouring areas. Al Naqbi praised the support of government and private partners, stressing that Labbaik Khorfakkan has become an annual community milestone that promotes social cohesion and positions sport as a way of life for all segments of society.