{"id":15330,"date":"2024-11-13T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=15330"},"modified":"2024-12-04T06:41:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T06:41:22","slug":"introducing-eid-al-etihad-a-new-name-for-uaes-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/introducing-eid-al-etihad-a-new-name-for-uaes-national-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Eid Al Etihad: A New Name for UAE\u2019s National Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to mark December 2 with a fresh spirit, as the UAE\u2019s National Day celebration now has a new title\u2014<strong>Eid Al Etihad<\/strong>. This change reflects the true essence of the UAE: unity. &#8220;Etihad,&#8221; meaning &#8220;union,&#8221; symbolizes the historic coming together of the Emirates in 1971, and this year\u2019s celebrations promise to be bigger, more inclusive, and filled with national pride.<\/p>\n<h3>A Nationwide Celebration Across All Seven Emirates<\/h3>\n<p>While the location of the main show is still under wraps, the excitement will reach every corner of the UAE. <strong>Eid Al Etihad Zones<\/strong> will be set up across all seven Emirates, bringing a lively mix of family-friendly activities, cultural performances, and interactive displays. These zones are designed to ensure that everyone, no matter where they are, can join in the celebrations and experience the UAE\u2019s vibrant spirit up close.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCR0gWAyVSs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCR0gWAyVSs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Eid Al Etihad \u0639\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a\u062d\u0627\u062f (@unionday.ae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>A Celebration with Purpose: Embracing Sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>In an exciting new approach, this year\u2019s Eid Al Etihad celebration is focusing on sustainability. Organizers are encouraging residents and visitors to make the festivities eco-friendly by reducing waste, reusing decorations, and upcycling wherever possible. The goal? A grand holiday that\u2019s big on memories and small on environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Resources and guides are available to inspire everyone\u2014government entities, schools, businesses, and families alike\u2014to join in sustainably. This includes ideas for repurposing decorations and practicing conscious celebration habits at home, work, or school.<\/p>\n<h3>A Message from the Organizers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Eisa Alsubousi<\/strong>, the director of Strategic and Creative Affairs for the 53rd Eid Al Etihad, expressed his enthusiasm for this year\u2019s celebrations, saying, \u201cWe are delighted to invite everyone to share in the joy of this historic moment as we celebrate the unification of the seven Emirates.\u201d He encouraged everyone to explore the provided guides and make a positive impact by celebrating consciously.<\/p>\n<p>The organizing committee hopes that by making these resources available, people can easily join in the festivities with an eco-friendly mindset, showcasing the UAE\u2019s commitment to environmental responsibility alongside national pride.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DBy2ntcysqS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DBy2ntcysqS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Eid Al Etihad \u0639\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a\u062d\u0627\u062f (@unionday.ae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>A Long Weekend to Soak in the Festivities<\/h3>\n<p>Adding to the excitement, this year\u2019s National Day holiday lands on a Monday and Tuesday, giving everyone in the UAE a <strong>four-day weekend<\/strong> from December 2 through December 5. It\u2019s the perfect chance to fully immerse in the celebrations or even plan a quick getaway with family and friends.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Ready to Celebrate with Pride<\/h3>\n<p>Eid Al Etihad is more than a holiday; it\u2019s a tribute to everyone who calls the UAE home. The celebrations will highlight the cultural diversity and unity of the nation, emphasizing shared values that have driven the country\u2019s remarkable journey forward. Under the flag of the UAE, people from all backgrounds will come together to honor the country\u2019s rich heritage and bright future.<\/p>\n<p>From lively performances and family-friendly events to a focus on eco-friendly practices, this year\u2019s <strong>Eid Al Etihad<\/strong> promises to be a memorable celebration that blends tradition, unity, and sustainability. So, get ready to wave those flags high, join in the fun at Eid Al Etihad Zones, and be part of an event that truly captures the heart and soul of the Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about the Eid Al Etihad celebrations,<a href=\"https:\/\/eidaletihad.ae\/\"> check out the official website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: c26fb076-35ca-463a-a87a-1c00b3ce9d10 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to mark December 2 with a fresh spirit, as the UAE\u2019s National Day celebration now has a new title\u2014Eid Al Etihad. 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