The event name and year Liwa Date Festival 2025

Photo:Abu dhabi media office

The 21st Liwa Date Festival will be held from July 15 to July 28, 2025, in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.The event is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

This festival is one of the most loved cultural events in the UAE. It is organised by the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi and celebrates the date palm tree and the country’s farming traditions.

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 What Happens at the Festival?

The festival gives people a chance to learn about old Emirati farming and enjoy many fun and traditional activities like:

• Date Fruit Contests – Farmers bring their best dates to win prizes.

• Old Tools and Crafts – You can see how people lived and worked in the past.

• Local Market – You can buy dates, honey, handmade goods, and traditional food.

• Workshops – Learn how to grow date trees and take care of them.

• Cultural Shows – Watch folk dances, listen to poems, and enjoy local music.

 Why the Festival Is Important

• Supports Farmers – It helps farmers show their hard work and earn money.

• Teaches the Youth – Young people can learn more about their country’s past.

• Brings Tourists – Visitors come from many places, helping local businesses.

• Unites People – Families and communities come together to celebrate.