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The UAE on Thursday observed one minute of silence to commemorate fallen soldiers
Dubai: On Thursday morning at 11.30am, the entire country was brought together in a solemn ceremony as one minute of silence was observed across the country.
The UAE marked Commemoration Day on November 29, one day earlier than its official date, since November 30 happened to fall on a Friday this year.
Commemoration Day was announced in 2015, and every year, the UAE flag is hoisted at half-mast to pay respects to soldiers who sacrificed their lives to the country.
The date holds significant meaning to the people of the UAE, as November 30 was the day of the country’s first Emirati martyr Salem Suhail Bin Khamis Al Dahmani, who was killed in 1971.
On November 30, 1971, Iranian troops invaded the island of Greater Tunb, and Al Dahmani was instructed to lower the flag of Ras Al Khaimah. Salem, who was in his early twenties at the time and head of the island’s six-strong police force, refused and raised the flag.
He was then shot by Iranian troops for his act of defiance while he was holding the flag.
What is UAE Commemoration Day?
An official one minute silence has been declared on Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day recognises the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs, who have given their lives in the UAE and abroad in the field of civil, military and humanitarian service. This year, it is being observed on November 29 across the UAE, followed by a long weekend celebrating the UAE National Day.
What is Commemoration Day?
In 2015, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, decreed that November 30 would become an annual public holiday in the UAE. While a day off work is considered a welcome bonus, it is important to remember what the occasion signifies. It is not a celebration in the same way as National Day, but a day to remember and honour those who have given their lives for the UAE.
It is a time that will remind the families of those who have been martyred that the UAE has not forgotten them or their sacrifice.
Residents and citizens in the UAE are reminded to be respectful on this day.
What takes place?
Dignified commemorative events will take place around the UAE, under the auspices of government institutions.
At 8am, the UAE flag will be lowered across the country (at all government and government-subsidiary premises) and will remain lowered until 11am. It will be followed by a one minute's silence and supplication from 11.30am to 11.31am.
After the one minute’s silence, the UAE flag will be raised again while the UAE national anthem is played.
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