The Sheikh Zayed Festival offers competitive sports activities and exceptional entertainment experiences to visitors of all nationalities and ages during the holy month of Ramadan, especially after the festival's management, located in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi, decided to extend its activities throughout the month of Ramadan to give visitors a unique experience that reflects Emirati heritage with a global perspective. The extension of the Sheikh Zayed Festival until the end of Ramadan is in response to the wide public demand and as a confirmation of its role as a premier destination that celebrates the authentic values of Ramadan and enhances the festive atmosphere, within a spiritual, sports, cultural, and entertainment environment. In line with the 'Year of Tolerance' initiative, the festival contributes to promoting social cohesion and community interaction through a diverse range of activities that bring individuals and families together in a Ramadan atmosphere that reflects Emirati cultural heritage and provides interactive platforms that celebrate local traditions. The festival's extension during Ramadan provides visitors with a unique experience, aiming to revive Emirati traditions and customs associated with Ramadan, through various activities and programs that reflect the spirit of the month and enhance cultural and social interaction, while also contributing significantly to the economic and tourism sectors by attracting a large number of visitors, thus solidifying the UAE's position as a global destination for culture and entertainment. The festival welcomes visitors from the main entrance, with a Ramadan atmosphere that combines special lighting and cartoon characters that greet children in a festive atmosphere, while offering families a range of entertainment activities that are widely popular, ensuring a comprehensive cultural and entertainment experience that matches the spirit of the holy month, where the festival continues to host traditional and folkloric shows from the UAE and around the world, reflecting the cultural diversity and promoting intercultural dialogue, and international pavilions remain open, allowing visitors to explore traditional crafts and cultural heritage from participating countries, while the City of Games continues to welcome families, offering an experience filled with fun and games suitable for all ages. Within a comprehensive sports and entertainment environment that combines challenge and fun, the Sheikh Zayed Festival includes a series of exciting competitions that contribute to raising community interaction with sports, including the 'Sheikh Zayed Ramadan Championship', held in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, which is one of the largest Ramadan championships in the country, bringing together competition and community interaction, with cash prizes exceeding one million dirhams. The championship is part of efforts to establish the Sheikh Zayed Festival as a premier destination for hosting major Ramadan sports events and promoting a culture of physical activity among community members, and includes 10 sports games: beach football, table tennis, beach volleyball, running, cycling, traditional games (hanging and shooting), badminton, table tennis, and chess.
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