Sharjah cancels NYE fireworks in solidarity with Gaza

Tuesday, 26 December 2023 21:26

By ARN News Staff

Sharjah Police have announced a ban on fireworks displays and celebrations on New Year's Eve as a mark of solidarity with the people of Gaza.

The authority has urged all organisations and members of the public to comply with the directive.

It added that legal action will be taken against those who violate the rules.

مؤكدة أن التضامن الإنساني فكر مترسخ تنتهجه إمارة الشارقة
*شرطة الشارقة تمنع احتفالات الألعاب النارية في ليلة رأس السنة الميلادية 2024*https://t.co/Er4kumaDGZ pic.twitter.com/Ea3egvRGqU
— شرطة الشارقة (@ShjPolice) December 26, 2023

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