Full-day celebrations at the UAE parish will feature traditional auctions, cultural performances, and authentic food stalls led by spiritual organisations and family units.
SHARJAH, UAE — St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Soonoro Patriarchal Cathedral in Sharjah, widely known as the “Manarcad of the Desert,” will celebrate its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 15, 2026, following the Holy Qurbana.
The full-day event is scheduled to run from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Preparations are being overseen by various committees led by Vicar Rev. Fr. Binu Ambatt as President and Isaac K.V. as General Convener.
Morning auction sessions will commence after the service, with parish members requested to bring items for the harvest auction to the church early Sunday morning. The evening schedule begins with a public meeting at 6:00 PM, followed by a cultural evening featuring performances by various artists and an evening auction running until 10:00 PM.
A traditional food festival will operate alongside the events, with stalls managed by the church’s spiritual organisations and family units serving traditional delicacies. The Vicar and the Managing Committee have invited all members and their families to participate in the celebrations.
