03:53The historic Abu Dhabi landmark 'Al Hosn' hosted Ramadan celebrations featuring live music performances and interactive art exhibitions on Sunday.
Footage shows visitors enjoying the religious celebration outside the ancient fort and inside a nearby cultural complex, where attendees were treated to a collection of antiques and recycled artworks.
“During the holy month of Ramadan, people gather in this place after Iftar. Qasr Al Hosn hosts entertaining events, including activities specially designed for children. It is a lovely place for family and friends to gather and enjoy various activities and artistic events such as drawing and music,” a visitor said.
The fort, the oldest and most significant stone building in Abu Dhabi, hosts the celebration from Match 14 until April 10.
Qasr Al Hosn also holds the city’s first permanent structure and consists of two significant buildings: the internal fort, which dates back to 1795, and the exterior palace which was built between 1939 and 1945.
The fort served as the seat of the government and ruling family. In 2018, it was converted into a museum following 11 years of restoration works.
According to the Department of Culture and Tourism, the fort contains artefacts and archival materials dating back to 6,000 BC.
'A lovely place for family and friends' - Abu Dhabi’s Al Hosn hosts annual Ramadan celebrations
The historic Abu Dhabi landmark 'Al Hosn' hosted Ramadan celebrations featuring live music performances and interactive art exhibitions on Sunday.
Footage shows visitors enjoying the religious celebration outside the ancient fort and inside a nearby cultural complex, where attendees were treated to a collection of antiques and recycled artworks.
“During the holy month of Ramadan, people gather in this place after Iftar. Qasr Al Hosn hosts entertaining events, including activities specially designed for children. It is a lovely place for family and friends to gather and enjoy various activities and artistic events such as drawing and music,” a visitor said.
The fort, the oldest and most significant stone building in Abu Dhabi, hosts the celebration from Match 14 until April 10.
Qasr Al Hosn also holds the city’s first permanent structure and consists of two significant buildings: the internal fort, which dates back to 1795, and the exterior palace which was built between 1939 and 1945.
The fort served as the seat of the government and ruling family. In 2018, it was converted into a museum following 11 years of restoration works.
According to the Department of Culture and Tourism, the fort contains artefacts and archival materials dating back to 6,000 BC.
The historic Abu Dhabi landmark 'Al Hosn' hosted Ramadan celebrations featuring live music performances and interactive art exhibitions on Sunday.
Footage shows visitors enjoying the religious celebration outside the ancient fort and inside a nearby cultural complex, where attendees were treated to a collection of antiques and recycled artworks.
“During the holy month of Ramadan, people gather in this place after Iftar. Qasr Al Hosn hosts entertaining events, including activities specially designed for children. It is a lovely place for family and friends to gather and enjoy various activities and artistic events such as drawing and music,” a visitor said.
The fort, the oldest and most significant stone building in Abu Dhabi, hosts the celebration from Match 14 until April 10.
Qasr Al Hosn also holds the city’s first permanent structure and consists of two significant buildings: the internal fort, which dates back to 1795, and the exterior palace which was built between 1939 and 1945.
The fort served as the seat of the government and ruling family. In 2018, it was converted into a museum following 11 years of restoration works.
According to the Department of Culture and Tourism, the fort contains artefacts and archival materials dating back to 6,000 BC.