60,000 Runners Participate in the Zayed Marathon in Egypt
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Sixty thousand runners participated in the Zayed Charity Marathon, whose tenth edition was hosted by the Egyptian city of Sheikh Zayed. The marathon serves as a sporting and humanitarian platform supporting the programs of Egyptian charitable institutions.
Zayed Marathon
The Zayed Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established to honor the legacy of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It promotes health, sportsmanship, and community spirit, reflecting his vision for a healthy and united society.
Egypt
Egypt, located in northeastern Africa, is renowned as the cradle of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, which flourished along the Nile River from around 3100 BCE. It is globally famous for its monumental pharaonic heritage, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, which were constructed as tombs and symbols of power for its ancient rulers.
Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a monumental place of worship in Abu Dhabi, UAE, named after the country’s founding father and first president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It was constructed between 1996 and 2007, blending various Islamic architectural styles to symbolize unity, and serves as his final resting place.
