Under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority announced the 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, taking place from February 7 to 18. This event will illuminate several prominent cultural and natural landmarks in the emirate with artistic displays featuring the creativity of more than 15 international artists who will use the latest advanced lighting technologies and innovative artistic devices to mesmerize hundreds of thousands of visitors with over 15 diverse shows during the 12 consecutive days from 6 PM to 11 PM, except for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, when performances will last until midnight.
The festival's displays will be distributed across 12 strategic locations in the emirate, including the General Command of Sharjah Police, Al Hamriyah Public Market, and Kalba Waterfront, which are new additions this year alongside other sites such as Khalid Lagoon, Al Majaz Waterfront, Bee’ah Headquarters, Al Dhaid Fort, Sharjah Mosque, Sheikh Rashid Al Qasimi Mosque, Al Noor Mosque, Al Rafisah Dam, and the "Village of Lights," which will launch on February 1, featuring a wide variety of small and medium national projects with over 55 national projects.
Thanks to modern energy-saving lighting technologies, the facades of the targeted landmarks during the Sharjah Light Festival will transform into a mosaic of colors celebrating the history and heritage of the emirate. These landmarks are notable for their beautiful architectural details that harmonize with lights and music, contributing to transforming the usual scene into artistic tableaux that narrate stories about the past, present, and future of the emirate, spreading messages of peace, tolerance, and diversity using lights that represent a common human element among civilizations and cultures, providing comfort and visual tranquility.
Khalid Jassem Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, stated: "The Sharjah Light Festival is a global event reflecting Sharjah's status as a center for art, culture, and heritage in the region. The emirate celebrates its civilizational and cultural message led by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, showcasing creativity that blends art, culture, heritage, and innovation, enriching the experience of tourists and visitors from around the world."
Al Midfa added: "We strive to collaborate with a selection of international artists from different countries every year, making the festival one of the most important cultural and artistic events held in the UAE and the region. It reinforces Sharjah's position on the global tourism map and highlights its contributions to organizing major events that receive wide international attention, reflecting its vision for advancing the tourism sector."
It is noted that the previous edition of the Sharjah Light Festival witnessed significant public turnout and wide interest, with attendance reaching nearly 1.3 million visitors, while the "Village of Lights" alone attracted approximately 184,000 visitors out of the total attendees.
