In Sharjah, the Light Festival has started: fantastic photos

By TravelWiseFeb 13, 2024 07:35 AMNews

Festival of light in the UAE. Source: sharjahlightfestival.ae

On February 7, the world-famous Sharjah Light Festival kicked off in Sharjah, UAE.

The Sharjah Light Festival, now in its 13th edition, will run from February 7 to 18. The shows will take place in the evenings from 18:00 to 00:00, Thursday to Saturday, and from 18:00 to 23:00, Sunday to Thursday.

In Sharjah, the Light Festival has started: fantastic photos. Source: sharjahlightfestival.ae

You can witness the colorful extravaganza at the following locations: Sharjah Police Headquarters, Al Hamriyah Market, Kalba Quay, Khalid Lagoon, Al Majaz Quay, BEEAH Group headquarters, Al Deed Fort, Sharjah Mosque, Sheikh Al Noor Mosque, Al Rafisah Dam, and the Village of Light in front of the University Campus building.

The Sharjah Light Festival has been one of the most popular events in the emirate for over 10 years. In 2023, it attracted approximately 1.5 million attendees.

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