The Monodrama Festival is one of the main Fujairah Festivals. Besides this, the Islamic festivals are celebrated with great aplomb by the Muslims.

Islamic Festivals

Id-ul-Fitr can be translated as the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast." During the month of Ramadan, people keep fast and once they are able to see the full moon on the last day of the month, they break their fasts. This festival celebrates the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. During the occasion, people gather together to feast and enjoy. Fitr means "breaking" and has come from ‘fatar’, a word in Persian. Fitr also means ‘alms’ and comes from the word ‘fitrah’. People make special delicacies during this period and distribute them among neighbors and friends. Mosques are full during the day as people offer prayers there. People gather together to greet one another.

The feast of Bakr-Id is the festival to bestow and to give up. On this occasion devotees thank the Allah for your good luck and money which they can share it with people who are less fortunate. Id-ul-Azha, is an Arabic phrase, which means 'the feast of sacrifice'. It is also popularly called “Id-ul-Zuha”. Bakr-Id is a popular festival when animals are slaughtered to death as sacrificial offerings. The meat is later distributed among poor and deprived people. This is done in memory of the sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make of his son on the command of God.
 
Muharam and Ramzan are other festivals that are celebrated by Muslims in the traditional way in Fujairah.

Monodrama Festival

The Fujairah International Monodrama Festival is held once every 2 years where plays are staged by theater and dance troupes. This is a festival where playwrights, directors and actors come together from more than 42 Arabic countries to participate. They present plays of the highest artistic standard. The aim of the festival is to raise cultural awareness and artistic sensibilities by presenting major artistic works. Emphasis is more on the quality of the work and not on awards and prizes.

Desert Rhythm Festival

The Desert Rhythm Festival is a 2-day event held in Abu Dhabi. It has an international flavor where food all over the world is available. There are various music styles that represent different cultures. Arabic, Latin, Turkish, Caribbean, Italian and Indian beats can be heard. You can also see fire dancers performing between music events. There are Shisha tents where you can enjoy different flavors of tobacco.

Abu Dhabi Festival

The Abu Dhabi Festival provides a place where world-class performances are held by maestros from all over the world. It is held for 2 weeks and during this time period, you are witness to more than 40 events that include paintings, plays, puppetry, operas and ballet. The aim is to have world premiers and artistic partnerships fostered all over the world. Cross-cultural debates are also encouraged. It has become an important anchor for the culturally aware people.