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The world’s longest Iftar (Breaking of fast) table measuring
1.003km in length, comprising 410 tables with 1,600 legs and 2.44 metres each
in length, seating 2,000 people in facing rows on Al-Buhaira Corniche walkway
in Sharjah, in United Arab Emirates (UAE) drew thousands of people and
officials from the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Talal Umar, UAE Head and Sameer Khallouf, project manager
for MENA Guinness Book of World Records, the official adjudicators announced
the new record which eclipses the previous one by doubling the distance.
The Sharjah Ramadan Festival this year covers a wide range
of areas and 15 activities including social, religious and cultural heritage
and sports events celebrating the values, principles and customs and traditions
of the Emirati society.
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
Director-General Khalid Jasim Al-Midfa, said Sharjah counts on its reputation
as a perfect family tourism destination.
The special activities and programme held as part of the
Festival cover the cities of Sharjah and Khorfakkan on the East Coast.
Underscoring the significance of special events and
exhibitions organised by the emirate during Ramadan, Al-Midfa appreciated the
initiatives and efforts by government and private sector bodies in the emirate
putting together high-end family fun and entertainment fair as well as cultural
and religious heritage reflecting the spirituality of the holy month and
reviving the memories and Ramadan traditions of ancestors in Sharjah and the
UAE.
Special promotions and events held as part of the Festival
offer a diverse shopping experience with various shopping centres, malls and
high-end hotels unveiling attractive discounts and promotions in addition to
various activities in Ramadan tents across the emirate. The Ramadan and Eid
Fair at Expo Centre, Sharjah and Ramadaniat Al-Qasba attract large numbers of
visitors and shoppers and stimulate tourist flow into the emirate.
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