‘Ramadan Nights’ brings diverse creative activities to Dubai Culture venues
- 06:00-10: 00 PM Friday
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the details of its ‘Ramadan Nights’ programme, taking place on 27 and 28 February, celebrating Emirati culture and the authentic values, customs, and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative aims to strengthen community connection and foster a sense of belonging among members of society, reflecting the Authority’s community responsibilities and its support for the ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign, held under the umbrella of the Season of Wulfa.
The programme, scheduled across Dubai Culture’s cultural and heritage assets, will feature a series of activities and performances inspired by local traditions. Al Safa Art & Design Library will host a range of workshops and interactive activities organised by Dubai Public Libraries under the School of Life initiative, which aims to develop cultural and life skills across the community. These include the Free Drawing Space, the Ramadan Thoughts Wall, the Ramadan Lantern Decorating and Colouring Wall, an exciting Treasure Hunt, a board games corner, and a traditional majlis.
During the evenings, Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children will also present a rich programme of workshops and interactive activities inspired by the spirit of the holy month, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the creations of local talents at the Artists’ Market, enjoy games, and sample traditional foods within a warm atmosphere that reflects the values of Wulfa.
Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE’s largest heritage museum, will offer visitors the opportunity to experience a range of cultural activations inspired by the traditional Arish, and to enjoy a Ramadan iftar majlis featuring live cooking demonstrations led by a selection of Emirati chefs. The programme will also include storytelling sessions highlighting the values of generosity and hospitality that define Emirati cuisine, alongside live demonstrations of palm-inspired traditional crafts, interactive experiences, poetry evenings and talks. Meanwhile, Etihad Museum will host a screening of Mountain Boy, followed by a discussion with director Zainab Shaheen, producer Nancy Paton, writer Michelle Ziolkowski, actor Naser Almessabi, and guest Saleh Almessabi.
To view the programme schedule for Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, click here.
To view the programme schedule for Al Safa Art & Design Library, click here.
