History and culture on show at Sharjah Heritage Days festival — in pictures

Emirati women spin wool.

Emiratis play traditional music.

An Emirati boy stands in front of a traditional house.

An Emirati woman weaves palm fronds.

Emiratis play traditional music.

An Emirati woman walks past traditional houses.

An Emirati boy stands in front of traditional houses.

An Emirati man prepares traditional food.

An Emirati man prepares traditional food.

An Emirati woman works on a weaving loom.

An Emirati woman weaves palm fronds.

SHARJAH // The 14th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days festival was opened by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed, Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday.

The festival features numerous activities and programmes that show off diverse cultures and folklore dances from across the world. Countries taking part include Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, India, Pakistan, Spain and Macedonia as well as the UAE and GCC countries.

All photos: Karim Sahib / AFP