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The Festivals in Dubai adds much more charm to the tours
to Dubai. This city is always buzzing with activities,events
and festivals.
The noteworthy among the festivals in
Dubai is the annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) which
attracts ,hold your breath 2 million visitors every
year.
Then there is Gitex (Gulf Information Technology
Exhibition), the festivals in Dubai just continue throughout
the year.
Once when you arrive here , the festivals and events
in Dubai are going to enthrall you for sure like the
major international sports events such as camel racing
and dhow regattas, World Offshore Powerboat Championships.
The Dubai World Cup which is the world's richest horse-race
.
Not only this festivals and events in Dubai also include
the stage plays from London, ballet and opera ,enjoyment
suited to every taste .
Some of the major festivals in Dubai are :
- Eid-ul-Adha & Hajj
Eid ul-Adha is one of the most important and special
festivals here which falls approximately 70 days after
the end of Ramadan festival and is celebrated on the
10th day of Dhuj Hijia, the Islamic month of the Islamic
calendar. This festival is also known as 'Festival of
Sacrifice', it is a commemoration of the act of sacrifice
of Prophet Ibrahim.
This festival of Dubai also marks
the end of the Pilgrimage or Hajj to the holy city Mecca
in Saudi Arabia.
- Dubai Shopping Festival
Shopping extravaganza and entertainment galore , this
festival in Dubai is being held since 1996. Dubai Shopping
Festival (DSF) has evolved into one of the most eagerly
awaited event all throughout the globe.
The Dubai festival earlier started as a purely retail
event; but now has transformed in to an international
business event as well..
Every year, Dubai Shopping Festival has a host of events
lined up for you and the theme goes 'One World, One
Family, One Festival.
The Dubai Shopping Festival encompasses 'A World of
Festivals' with a delightful mix of various events like
" World Cultures Festival,
" Family Entertainment Festival,
" The Arts and Cultural Festivals,
" Musical Festival,
" Dubai Fashion Festival,
" The Sports Festival,
" Food Festival,
" Records Breaking Festival,
" The Heritage Festival,
" Shopping Malls Festival
" Raffles and Winnings Festival
- Ramadan: The fasting
month of Ramadan is an important religious festival
in Dubai. For an entire lunar month of 30 days consumption
of food, drink, cigarettes or indulging in pleasure
activities is prohibited between the time from dawn
and dusk. At the end of the month,when the new moon
is sighted in the sky, Dubai immerses in festivities
and celebrations for three days.
- National Day Festival
is an annual event held in December
People host gala events in the city's exquisite monuments.
This day is celebration of getting independence from
Britain.
- Dubai International Film
Festival
This festival showcases the best of Arab and world cinema
and is held at Dubai Media City.
World Travel 4 Indians invites you to come and be a
part of festivals in Dubai,you are sure to love the
experience.
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