Fujairah's 4th Al Bader Festival Set For September 11-25 With Global Participation

The Al Bader Festival, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, will occur from September 11 to 25, 2025. This event is in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and will be hosted at the Fujairah Creative Cultural Centre. The festival will feature a wide array of activities and events that blend Islamic culture, art, and creativity.

Dr. Hamad Abdulrahman Al Buqaishi, Secretary General of the Al Bader Initiative, stated: "The festival’s opening ceremony will feature a unique artistic and theatrical operetta performed by school students from Fujairah. Furthermore, there will be a series of art workshops led by prominent Arab and international artists, specialising in Islamic arts, providing an educational and creative experience for visitors and participants."

This year's festival will celebrate the launch of 15 publications from the inaugural Al Bader Grant. These books are categorised into three groups. The first group includes five books presenting the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) biography in a modern style. The second group consists of poetry collections praising his virtues. The third group targets children and young readers with simplified narratives.

Throughout the festival, these publications will be available for purchase at the Al Bader store. Additionally, various workshops led by specialists will provide interactive platforms for audience engagement. These workshops aim to promote religious and cultural values through diverse forms of Islamic art and literature.

The festival will include storytelling sessions for children and youth alongside poetry readings celebrating prophetic praise. A panel discussion featuring researchers and creatives is also planned. Spiritual musical performances (Inshad) by renowned Arab artists will be showcased, including a special performance by Tunisian artist Lotfi Bouchnak.

The event will also feature winning entries from the third edition of the Al Bader Award in both local and international categories. Additionally, exhibitions such as the Al Burda Exhibition organised by the Ministry of Culture and Radiance of Maqamat exhibition will highlight Islamic artistic heritage.

Integrating Arts with Religious Values

The festival aims to integrate arts with educational activities while showcasing works inspired by the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) noble biography. By doing so, it seeks to instill religious values in future generations and highlight their impact on individuals and society.

Through these diverse activities, the festival continues its tradition of promoting Islamic culture through art and literature while fostering an appreciation for its rich heritage among attendees.

With inputs from WAM