{"id":68851,"date":"2026-03-18T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=68851"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:53:01","slug":"dubai-culture-celebrates-eid-with-immersive-heritage-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-culture-celebrates-eid-with-immersive-heritage-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Culture Celebrates Eid With Immersive Heritage Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiverse.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a> Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is marking Eid Al-Fitr with a programme of activities across Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum, celebrating the holiday and its cherished traditions. The initiative is part of the \u2018Eid in Dubai\u2019 campaign, held under the umbrella of the Season of Wulfa, which brings families together around social and cultural occasions across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaetoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a>. Through it, Dubai Culture aims to spotlight local heritage, reinforce values of generosity and connection, and foster a sense of warmth and togetherness within the community.<\/p>\n<p>During the Eid holidays, Etihad Museum will host the \u2018Memory Frame\u2019 workshop, enabling visitors to document their celebrations by creating personalised photo frames using dedicated art materials. Participants can also join the \u2018Union Commemorative Stamp\u2019 session, where they will design keepsake cards featuring stamps inspired by the museum\u2019s iconic symbols and the story of the Union. Guided tours will run every hour, offering a deeper look at the archives and the historic milestones that shaped the UAE\u2019s formation.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE\u2019s largest heritage museum, will bring families together through the Eidiya Cultural Trail, inviting themto explore its houses and pavilions while discovering Dubai history and culture through artefacts, films, and archival photographs highlighting local Eid traditions. At the Visitor Centre, guestscan also take part in \u2018Gahwat Al Eid,\u2019learning the customsof serving Arabic coffee, an important symbol of hospitality at the heart of Emirati culture.<\/p>\n<p>Other experiences include the Arish Supper Club, a curated culinary evening led by Emirati chef Sahar Al Awadhi, with a menu inspired by the atmosphere and flavours of Eid. In the Traditional Craft House, Dr Azra Khamissa will lead the \u2018Talli Circle,\u2019 introducing participants to the techniques of Talli weaving, in addition to the \u2018Embroidery on Print\u2019 workshop, applying contemporary embroidery techniques to photographs and printed materials. The Beauty and Adornment House will host the \u2018Thoub Al Eid\u2019session, where visitors can design miniature garments inspired by Emirati heritage textiles, and the Traditional Jewellery House will run the interactive \u2018Zinat Al Eid Metal Workshop,\u2019 exploring the art of silver jewellerymaking. Dar Al Maktoum will round out the programme with Ayala performances, bringing to life one of the UAE&#8217;s most recognised traditional performing arts.<\/p>\n<p>In support of local entrepreneurs, Dubai Culture will dedicate a space for a selection of homegrown food and beverage brands throughout the Eid programme. Participating brands include Dibsa, Drip Burger, Racks Caf\u00e9, Choco Leaf, and Frio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is marking Eid Al-Fitr with a programme of activities across Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum, celebrating the holiday and its cherished traditions. 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