Al Qasba celebrates Eid Ul Fitr with gala family activities

The four day celebrations that will run from 6: 30pm until 1am will see a continuation of Al Qasba's hit Ramadan event Ramadaniat Al Qasba with all its many happenings.

Teeming with family friendly events catering to all age groups, the Al Qasba Eid celebrations will provide a multi cultural experience for its visitors with the Ramadaniat "Silk Road" theme.

Dotted with the cultural and traditional aspects of the bygone era that spread across from China to Europe extending over 8,000km in 114BC, Al Qasba has been transformed into a site of cultural diversity representing the route where many countries exchanged goods such as silk and spices. Pavilions of a few Silk Road representative countries will be on display across the Al Qasba walkways including China, India, Iran, Italy and the Levant Region and each country will represent its traditional band and music.

Visitors to the destination can also witness spectacular fireworks lighting up the Al Qasba skies during the Eid celebrations daily at 10pm.

Together with the Silk Road theme, visitors can enjoy the Eid celebrations at the popular Al Qasba Tent. The Tent provides the perfect family ambience with traditional lighting and delectable local delicacies made on spot by UAE national women. The Al Qasba Tent includes a "Heritage Village" site bringing the traditional Emirati way of life through the lives of the Bedouins at sea and mountains as well as the more modern times of the UAE people.

The Eid celebrations will see a continuation of the kiddies Fun Zone with a play ground and a variety of games and tournaments tailored for young and older children on safe and friendly grounds.

Besides the special Eid activities, visitors can also enjoy the daily happenings at Al Qasba including savouring the food from some of the best dining destinations in Sharjah, an Abra boat ride under the stars and a ride in the Etisalat - Eye of the Emirates, the tallest observatory wheel in the region. And visitors to the EOE will have the chance to win valuable prizes.

Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2008 and the Eid celebrations are sponsored by Etisalat and Bridgestone.