Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Al Bader Festival is launched from 7th – 9th October 2022. The festival will be held at the Fujairah Creative Center (the Ministry of Culture & Youth Centre, Fujairah). The event is a celebration of the memory of the Prophet Muhammed’s birth (Mawlid).
Through various activities, the festival focuses on the honorable biography of the Prophet and the concepts and values related to it. It revives the cultural heritage of the UAE society in religious celebrations preserved by memory and transmitted through generations. In addition, it highlights Arab and Islamic arts through the accompanying exhibition and various workshops.
Award ceremony
The second edition of Al Bader Award includes four categories: poetry, painting, multimedia and Arabic calligraph. Moreover, there is a total prize value of Dh1 million. The award aims at strengthening the connection of young people to their Arab and Islamic heritage.
The award also aims to discover and encourage talents in these artistic and literary fields.
Performances
Workshops
Al Bader Festival will present workshops in Arab and Islamic arts such as Arabic calligraphy, Islamic ornamentation, painting and printing. The workshops are presented by a group of the best artists and specialists in these fields.
Art Exhibition
The exhibition highlights the winning and qualified artworks in Al Bader Award in the categories: poetry, painting, Arabic calligraphy and multimedia. The aim is to strengthen the message of the “Al Bader” initiative in spreading the values of tolerance and peace and introducing the biography of the Prophet Muhammad around the world.