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Hundreds of dignitaries, officials and members of the public from 70 nationalities marched in a walkathon to celebrate their peaceful coexistence on the International Day of Tolerance. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance, led the crowd through the City Walk where festive mood, dances and music pervaded the air on Thursday morning.
Residents of all ages dressed in colorful gowns and scarves with the hashtag #Tolerance_Unites_US gathered to cherish the values of harmony and love on the International Day of Tolerance that falls on November 16. The police supercars and motorbikes were on sight for a delightful display to the visitors who continued chatting to the policemen and snapping pictures.
"Everyone in the country and abroad have to think of the impact of accepting the other. Mutual respect and understanding build a healthy foundation necessary for security, stability and general comfort," said Al Nahyan. He stressed on carrying the message of tolerance that the founding fathers have established since the country's formation.
The Walk, which saw Ohoud Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, and Lt-Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, the head of General Security in Dubai among other dignitaries, was organised by the Dubai Police in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Tolerance.
Festivities continued later in the evening at Abu Dhabi where different communities gathered in Umm Al Emarat Park to show their own celebration of tolerance in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan.
Brigadier-General Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansouri, secretary general of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Tolerance, said the country's laws and tolerance initiatives helped continue the strategic role in making 'coexistence' an important factor of progress and development.
"Ever since the government established a ministry and an award of tolerance, besides the International Institute for Tolerance, we have been seeking ways to open dialogues and spread culture of peace in all sectors of life, far from discrimination and hate," said Al Mansouri. He said through the award, officials are looking to build leaders and specialised national cadres in the field of tolerance.
"We look to show people the true Islamic values that are against any form of extremism. The fact that we have over 200 nationalities living together in harmony is a living testament to the leadership efforts."
On Wednesday, the pedestrian bridge over the Dubai Canal has been named Tolerance Bridge to commemorate the 22nd International Day of Tolerance.
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