National Day (United Arab Emirates)
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National Day of the United Arab Emirates marks the second day of December each year, in which the United Arab Emirates celebrates the anniversary of its unity, which was founded in 1971. The historic start of this Union began with the consensus of the rulers of the Seven Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Ahmed Al Mualla Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, and their agreement to unity among themselves, where an interim constitution was adopted regulating the state and setting its objectives.
On July 18, 1971, Rulers of Six Emirates of the Trucial States, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, decided to form the United Arab Emirates. On December 2, 1971, an independent and sovereign federal state was officially declared. On February 10, 1972, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah announced its accession to the Federation to complete the Seven Emirates contract in one frame, and then gradually merged with all its capabilities.
