National day is the largest secular holiday celebrated in Ras al-Khaimah. Its date is approved at the state level. All celebrations are held on the second of December. It is worth noting that the date does not have a long history, like many national holidays of other countries. Ras al-Khaimah joined the Federation of Emirates in 1972. This was a result of the desire to gain independence and got free from the influence of England. National day is celebrated in memory of the signing of the first agreement between the seven Emirates in 1971. They finally got the right to become a sovereign state after four decades of struggle for independence. Although Ras al-Khaimah was not among the original seven Emirates, the date of unification is also celebrated on a large scale here.
Today you can find establishments that serve dishes of all world cuisines in Ras al-Khaimah. There are English pubs, pizzerias, burger joints, and even pancake houses here. You can find … Open
Tour enthusiasts who choose Ras al-Khaimah for their recreation have an opportunity to visit a lot of interesting natural and historical attractions. On the territory of the emirate, there … Open
It is worth considering that it is not customary to celebrate the New Year and Christmas, that is favorite of Europeans and Americans, in the UAE and in particular in Ras al-Khaimah. The secular beginning of the new calendar year passes completely without celebrations here. Only migrants celebrate this event according to their traditions. It is worth noting that they are more than half of the total population in the city. The Muslim New year is characterized by the fact that it has no specific date. Its celebration does not involve any other ceremony, except for the prayers and praises of Allah.
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It is also worth considering that the laws relating to appearance are much stricter in Ras al-Khaimah than in the rest of the UAE. The exception is the Sharjah Emirate. For example, women are required to wear an exclusively Muslim swimwear full coverage on public beaches here. You should not wear swimwear outside the beaches. Casual clothing should not have a neckline. Also, women are prohibited from wearing clothes that do not cover the shoulders or under which underwear is visible. If you will not follow the advice to change clothes, you will be taken to the police station.
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