Sharjah Light Festival 2022: 'Echoes of the Future' – in pictures

Buildings across the emirate will be lit up until February 20

Some of Sharjah's most prominent buildings, such as Sharjah Mosque, have been lit up this month in a colourful display for the emirate’s annual Light Festival. AFP

The theme of this year's Sharjah Light Festival was Echoes of the Future. AFP

Sharjah Mosque is illuminated. AFP

University City Hall is lit up for the annual Sharjah Light Festival, which runs until February 20. AFP

Al Noor Mosque sits bathed in light. AP

The festival opened with a dazzling light show at University City Hall. AFP

The spectacular Sharjah Masjid. EPA

Over the course of 12 days, the festival offers visitors 10 shows lighting up landmarks around Sharjah, such as Al Noor Mosque. EPA

The light shows are presented in collaboration with local and international artists. EPA

People view the illuminated Sharjah Masjid. EPA

Sharjah Light Festival is in its 11th year. EPA

The event features a series of activities at famous landmarks around the emirate. EPA

Khalid Jasim Al Midfa. Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority chairman, spoke of the importance of the light festival. EPA

'We are immensely proud of the accomplishments the tourism sector is making each year, guided by the forward-thinking vision and boundless support of our wise leadership, represented by His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah,' he said. EPA

'Over the course of the past 50 years, this vision has served as the foundation for Sharjah’s development and progress,' Mr Al Midfa said. EPA

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