Eid al-Fitr 2023, UAE: Al Shindagha Museum celebrates with traditional events – News

Dubai Culture reveals traditional Emirati lifestyle and culture through ‘Family Eid’ campaign

The Dubai Arts and Culture Authority (Dubai Culture) will organize a series of heritage-based workshops and family events in the Al Shindagha Historic District on 22-23 April.

These events embody the authentic values ​​of local culture and are part of Dubai Culture’s responsibility to strengthen its national identity in the hearts of the local community.

Through a series of ‘Family Eid’ events, the Authority illuminated the UAE’s traditional way of life, heritage and culture, showcasing the images, customs and traditions of the local community in fulfillment of its mission to cement Dubai’s position as a global destination for families promise.

Dubai Culture is opening the doors of the Al Shindagha Museum to families, giving them the chance to reimagine the past by exploring the Al Shindagha Historic District through the ‘Eid Adventurer Trails’ experience. Participants will have the opportunity to wander the alleyways, stopping at various stops to learn about the importance of Eid al-Fitr in Emirati culture, including the customs and traditions of preparing and celebrating this special holiday with family.

Visitors to the Al Shindagha Museum can take part in a range of workshops and cultural experiences. The Visitor Center will host ‘Paper Lantern Making’ workshops, while the Jewelery Pavilion will offer jewelry making workshops where participants can learn traditional design methods and draw inspiration from traditional jewelry creations. The house will also host a traditional henna workshop where visitors can create their own designs using henna. At the same time, the traditional crafts hall will have a madkhan making workshop to teach the traditional method of making clay incense burners. Perfume House will host dukhoon-making workshops, giving you the chance to discover the uniqueness and aesthetics of Emirati fragrances.

Visitors to the museum can also enjoy a traditional Emirati culinary experience and sample the variety of flavors the cuisine has to offer. They can also participate in the making of traditional Emirati sweets such as ‘Batheeta’. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the traditional “Al Harbiya” performance.

Abdalla Al Obeidli, Acting Manager of Al Shindagha Museum, affirmed the importance of raising awareness about Emirati customs and traditions related to Eid, saying, “Eid is one of the most important festivals that bring joy and happiness to everyone. One, its rituals and traditions that all Emirati families are eager to follow, highlighting its importance in strengthening social bonds and connections within the local community. Our celebration of this occasion reflects our commitment to introducing Al Shindagha Museum to visitors and emphasizes The importance of the festival, related preparations and various heritage celebrations.”

Al Obidli added: “Family events at the museum offer community members the opportunity to learn about how the community lived in the past. All events are designed to provide visitors with an inspiring cultural Able to create wonderful nostalgic memories.”