National Day UAE

National Day is celebrated on 2 December each year in the United Arab Emirates for two days or more. 

National Day is celebrated on 2 December each year in the United Arab Emirates for two days or more. It marks the UAE's formal independence from the United Kingdom and the eventual unification of the seven emirates in 1971 which combined to form the modern-day country. The union became independent on 2nd December 1971.

On 2 December 1971, all emirates except for Ras Al Khaimah, united as a country at the suggestion of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and his other brothers, the rulers of other emirates. Ras Al Khaima joined later as a part of the country. Qatar and Bahrain were also suggested to be a part of the country but they declined the idea.

The UAE is a federation of seven absolute monarchies: the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah,Sharjah, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Qaiwain.

The National Day Committee, in association with representatives from all seven Emirates, have planned a series of exciting events, projects and programmes stretching across all the nation, to promote the national identity and salute the nation's rich history, culture, and achievements.

People celebrate this day with flags and drawings on their faces. They also go on streets and celebrate this day with decorated cars and traditional dances.

If you attended last year, prepare yourself, this year will be bigger and better with a spectacular event organized for your viewing pleasure – one we are sure will make all citizens and residents of the UAE proud to call this great nation home!

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