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Unity in Diversity: Celebrating UAE National Day

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The United Arab Emirates, often known as the UAE, is a federation of seven emirates that came together on December 2, 1971. Every year, this day is joyously celebrated as the UAE National Day. It's not just about the spectacular fireworks, parades, and festivities, but also a reflection of the unity and pride of the nation. Before 1971, the UAE was a group of separate, independent emirates. It was the vision of the UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, that brought these emirates together as one nation. During the National Day, the UAE flag is seen everywhere. The colors of the flag hold significant meanings: green for growth, white for peace, black for strength, and red for bravery. These colors are a testament to the principles the UAE stands for. This special day is about celebrating the unity amid diversity, the progress and achievements of the UAE. It's a day when the children, adults, locals, and foreigners come together to celebrate the spirit of the UAE.

Question 1

What is celebrated every year on December 2nd in the UAE?

UAE National Day

Explanation. Every year on December 2nd, UAE National Day is celebrated. This day marks the coming together of seven emirates to form the United Arab Emirates in 1971.

UAE Independence Day

UAE Flag Day

UAE Founder's Day

UAE Federation Day

Question 2

What does the black color on the UAE flag represent?

Peace

Bravery

Strength

Explanation. The colors on the UAE flag each have a significant meaning. The black color represents strength.

Growth

Unity

Question 3

Who is considered the founding father of the UAE?

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Explanation. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is considered the founding father of the UAE. It was his vision that brought the separate emirates together as a federation, forming the United Arab Emirates.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Question 4

What does the UAE National Day celebrate?

The birth of Sheikh Zayed

The invention of fireworks

The unity and pride of the nation

Explanation. UAE National Day celebrates the unity and pride of the nation. It marks the day when the seven separate emirates came together to form a single nation, reflecting their unity and shared pride.

The discovery of oil in the UAE

The UAE's victory in a major war

Question 5

Before 1971, what was the status of the emirates that now make up the UAE?

They were part of a larger country

They were separate, independent emirates

Explanation. Before the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, the seven emirates that now make up the UAE were separate, independent entities.

They were colonies of a foreign power

They were provinces of a larger emirate

They did not exist

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