Why you shouldn't miss Sharjah Light Festival

SHARJAH – A glittering showcase of culture and creativity is lighting up Sharjah for the Sharjah Light Festival, with shows happening at 6pm. The festival runs until February 17 in 18 locations across the emirate and aims to boosts it position on the international tourism map. This year, Sharjah is hosting 24 artists from 10 different countries to display their work. "Over the past seven years, the emirate has managed to organize the Sharjah Light Festival on a world-wide level, and it is comparable to other festivals hosted by major world capitals for decades. Last year, the festival attracted more than 700,000 people, and it was followed by more than two million people around the world through social media," said Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

Where to catch Sharjah Light Festival events

Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Center for Gulf Studies
Sharjah University City Campus Avenue
University City Hall
Police Academy
Khalid Lagoon
Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qassimi Mosque, Dibba Al Hasn
Planning and Survey Department, Khorfakkan
Khorfakkan Municipality
Kalba City Municipality Council
Directorate of Human Resources, Kalba
Municipality Building of Al Hamriyah Town

Daily performances will be held from 6pm to 11pm on weekdays and from 6pm to midnight on weekends. JMYDS/Expat Media Sharjah Light Festival

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