Rashid Al Ketbi Camels Festival sees strong competitions

Sharjah24: Sharjah Camel Racing Club organized the Rashid Abdullah Al Muhayan Al Kutbi Festival for weaning camels at the Al Dhaid Camel Racing Track. The race included 20 heats for weaning camels, featuring two shared emblem heats, two difficulty emblem heats, two open shared emblem heats, 10 open cash heats, and four difficulty cash heats for local competitors, covering a distance of 1500 meters, with a large turnout of camel owners and fans of the sport.

Honouring the winners

The winning camels in the top three positions were honored with a saffron mixture as a celebration of pride and joy. At the end of the festival, Abdullah Mohammed bin Huwidan Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Sharjah Camel Racing Club, awarded the winners in the presence of notable figures.

Highlights of the competitions

Abdullah Mohammed bin Huwidan confirmed that the competitions at the Abdullah Al Muhayan Al Ketbi Festival showcased the excellence of many well-known brands in the camel racing world, amid strong competition for victory. He also praised the support of Rashid Al Muhayan Al Ketbi for sponsoring the organization of this festival.

Importance of the festival

Abdullah Rashid Al Muhayan Al Ketbi emphasised that organising this festival reflects his commitment to promoting camel racing and preserving the heritage of ancestors, while providing all means for the success of this traditional sport. He also expressed gratitude to the Sharjah Camel Racing Club for their excellent organization and the success of the festival.