SP brings joy to children in emirate’s hospitals during Eid

June 09, 2025 / 7:06 PM

Sharjah24: Sharjah Police's (SP) headquarters celebrated the joy of Eid Al-Adha with hospitalised children during the 9th edition of their annual program, "You Are Not Forgotten," in 2025. The initiative, organised by the Department of Community Protection and Safety and the Security Media Department, is part of the force's social responsibility strategy to promote humanitarian values by bringing happiness and joy to various segments of society, particularly children and the elderly, and incorporating them in the festive spirit of national and global celebrations.

As part of the initiative, police officers paid visits to sick children during Eid at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, Al Dhaid Hospital in the Central Region, and Khor Fakkan and Kalba hospitals in the Eastern Region. The visits included distributing gifts to the children in a warm and joyful environment, as well as providing emotional and moral support during their rehabilitation. This endeavour emphasised the police's commitment to their societal roles and their involvement in the community's emotional well-being on important occasions.

Children's gratitude

Several families of the youngsters expressed their heartfelt gratitude for this kind of action, citing the positive emotional impact on their children who were spending Eid away from home and the typical celebrations. They thanked Sharjah Police for its noble initiative and holistic role in serving the community, which exemplified the emirate's attitude of solidarity.