Dubai Culture is celebrating Mid-Sha'ban – ‘Hag Al Leila’ with a full agenda of activities from February 26 to 7 March. Over 10 days, Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood will host a variety of heritage inspired activities, including ‘Freej Feast’ activities that will start on February 26, and will be held in collaboration between Dubai Culture and ‘Dubai Municipality’ and ‘Tea Before Noon’, with the participation of restaurant owners, local projects and brands. In conjunction with ‘Freej Feast’, several activities will also be held in the Community Hall from the 2^nd to the 5^th of March; including the Elevenish Ramadan Pop Up that displays a variety of products and creations of local talents from 2nd to the 5th of March, and Bait Sephora that will host a number of Masterclasses led by specialists in beauty and adornment.

On 4 and 5 March, children will be able to enjoy a variety of activities, including the ‘Hag Al Leila’ track, in which they will roam between the houses of the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, wearing traditional costumes and carrying bags that are specially made for this occasion, collecting sweets and nuts from the owners of the houses. The children will also enjoy various workshops such as lantern making, henna designs and patterns, jewellery design, and bag decoration, which are hosted in separate places in Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood.

The authority also offers a special programme for school students, which will be held from 6 to 7 March, and includes tours in the Al Shindagha Historic Neighborhood, and special visits to the Beauty and Adornment House, People and Faith House, and the Turath Centre for Traditional Handicrafts.

In celebration of Hag Al Leila, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and Hatta Heritage Village will also host the activities of the ‘Mid-Sha'ban competition’ for school students on 7 March. In addition, Dubai Culture is organising a virtual talk titled ‘Emirati Values,’ highlighting the importance of Hag Al Leila in Emirati heritage.