Sharjah, February 24 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, confirmed that the city of Al Dhaid has authentic historical evidence represented in many archaeological sites that have many connotations on the legacy of the recipes of the people of the region and the different circumstances it witnessed.
This came in his speech delivered this morning, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on the occasion of the opening of the fortress and a number of projects adjacent to the fortress.
In his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah congratulated the people of the region on the opening of the Al -Dhid Fort, indicating that what was opened today is part of a large project that will extend to Al -Batha, and a number of vital facilities will be added to it as a continuation of the infrastructure, historical and tourism, which will be an addition to all accommodate allThe activities of the people on various occasions and visitors from all cities and regions.
His Highness dealt with the meanings of the word / Al -Dhaid / and its multiple synonyms, explaining that it is derived from the defense and means defense and resistance against everything that is not authentic, and that Al -Zaid comes from the nose, the height and the smell, which is generosity, pride of the soul, brotherhood and courage, indicating the importance and preservation of these meanings.
And about the connection of the dhid with water..His Highness pointed out that the diligence was from ancient times the water from above it because of the rain and the flow of valleys, and from under it through the success of the Sharia, and was influenced by the lack of rain, and the drought of Al -Aflaj, which was worked to revive without affecting its main structure, stressing that the water is from the blessings of God and its goods thatBy resorting to it and seeking forgiveness increases and increases, and His Highness stressed the need to adhere to the teachings of the true Islamic religion and the strength of God Almighty.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, upon his arrival in the Al -Dhid Fort, received the songs of the popular groups that welcomed His Highness and his efforts and generous honors to remove the traditional curtain, announcing the opening of the fortress.
His Highness toured the corridors and wings of Al Dhaid Fort, which is a witness to the ancient history of the city of Al Dhaid, which formed a prosperous oasis with fresh water, fruitful palm and defensive buildings that provide security and safety for its residents.
The fort, dating back to 1820 during the reign of Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah at the time, consists of a square of 32 meters in shape and 26 meters wide and includes a number of rooms that were converted into exhibition halls containing a set of historical exhibits of the city of Al Dhaid and its heritage.
The documentation hall includes a set of documents related to the Al Dhaid Fort in particular and the Al Dhaid region in general, and it belongs to the old archives such as the British archive, as well as the local writings in which the mention of Al Dhaid came, and they list geographical facts, political facts and social events that took place in the region.
The weapons hall displays several types of weapons that were used in the past, including the stone arrows that were used in time periods that extend to the fourth thousand BC, in addition to swords, daggers, and the dress of warriors, and a number of firearms and ammunition models such as the club.
As for the Sheikh’s room, it contains a number of personal purposes that the Sheikh used during his stay in the fortress..
The fort includes the liwan, which is the shaded hallway that was the place of the family gathering for the people of the fort, and it also includes the Caravan and Trade Hall that includes a number of murals that describe the caravan paths to and from the city of Al Dhaid..
As for the kitchen lounge, it contains models for all the tools that were used in the past in the cooking process, the types of spices, grains and vegetables, as the foods that were prepared in the fort to the family and soldiers varied, and the tables of events and celebrations were distinguished and that were attended in the kitchen or the square of the fortress.
The grain and zakat store constitutes a reflection of the safety of the fortress, where farmers put their livelihoods from the fruits and are sorted and a part of it is allocated for zakat, as it was stored in many food items, while the tanning room contains a visual width and accurate figures to describe the stages of the process of molasses dates.
Then His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah moved to the opening of the market behind the fortress, which was completely built from the calls and woods with an advanced design that takes into account safety and security standards without changing the heritage architectural style of construction in Super.
The market contains dozens of stores that vary between restaurants, bakeries, cafes and shops for the people of Al -Dhid, in which they sell their local, home and heritage products, and also includes two sessions for visitors at the middle entrance to the market.
In addition to the market, a mini -track for camels was equipped with camels to embody the old convoys that were considered the tone for them, in addition to providing car parks with 300 parking lots for visitors to the fort and the market.
Then His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah went to visit the Sharia Mosque, which is located among the farms and Sharia, and the mosque was built on a low clay lounge in the palm of the palm and next to the Al -Falaj wheel from which the worshipers were ablution, and the mosque was built in its origin from the clay bricks and the wives.The palm -based palms, in addition to two columns in the middle, and the mosque has a curved mihrab that was inferred with archaeological techniques and ancient images.
Felj Al -Dhid, which extends to 5 km, is considered one of the oldest archaeological evidence of life in the city of Al Dhaid and is the lifestyle in it from ancient times and for a short periodIts recent restoration.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah then opened the "Umm Salamah Mosque" located in the eastern side of the Al -Dhaid fort, which was rebuilt to coincide with its design with the fort with the vicinity.
His Highness concluded his tour with the opening of the western market, which is located on the outskirts of the western square opposite the main gate of the fort and contains 10 commercial stores whose fields were carefully chosen to meet all tastes and needs. It targets all visitors of all ages and interests.
The opening of the fortress Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Customs Authority, Ports and Free Zones, Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, and His Excellency Abdullah bin Muhair Al Ketbi, Minister of Federation’s Supreme Council Affairs, and a number of senior officials heads of government departments and notables of the region.
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