International Day for Tolerance celebrated
DUBAI: A large number of children of determination along with their family members took part in a day full of fun and interactive activities to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance at the Rashid Center for People of Determination.
The series of activities were organised by the Rashid Center for People of Determination in collaboration of the General Department of Human Rights, Dubai Police.
Major General Dr Mohammad Abdullah Al Murr, Director of the General Department of Human Rights along with other dignitaries attended the activities and admired the students of determinations from different schools who gathered to celebrate the occasion.
A group of people from different nationalities atended the activities in their national dresses to show the solidarity with the UAE on its celebration of International Day for Tolerance.
Maryam Othman, Director Rashid Center received the guests and briefed on the educational and rehabilitation programmes of the centre through a guided tour.
Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoom Bin Al Maktoom, member Board of Directors at Rashid Center was also present.
A group of artists from different nationalities and part of Funun Arts, including Shiba Khan, Farah Khan, Anjali Litu and others, displayed their artworks and through paintings portrayed the true message of Tolerance.
Students of determination from other centres, including SNF Development Center, Al Noor Center for People of Determination and Senses Center, also participated and exhibited their paintings while many other social organisations showcased their artifacts.
A group of students from St Mary Catholic High School Dubai also participated to display national atires of different countries.
A group of students from Rashid Center also presented stage activities including tableaus and received huge applause from the guests from different backgrounds.
The event was grand with the display of cuisine from different countries, including France, Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
“We are celebrating the International Day for Tolerance with our students of determination along with other four such centers in Dubai. We gave the opportunity for artists to display their paintings on the theme of tolerance during the exhibition,” Maryam Othman said.