Also know as "Martyrs' Day", this is the day on November 30th the United Arab Emirates is remembering and recognizing all heroes who fought and sacrificed their lives to defend and protect peace in the UAE and outside the UAE since the first soldier who defended the shores and died for refusing to lower his flag against the Persian invaders on November 30th, 1971. Today we stand in a unified silence as we remember our young soldiers of the past and present. You served your country well and fought for the greater good and peace of the land. We thank you all, and you shall be remembered in our hearts.