Sharjah announces free parking over Eid Al Adha
Sharjah announced parking will be free in the Emirate from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, over Eid Al Adha.
However, the authority clarified that free parking does not apply to the seven-day paid public parking zones, identified by their blue parking information signs.
The Municipality also announced all medical fitness centres will be closed from Friday to Sunday, as well as the veterinary clinic in Al Jubail.
The operating hours of Sharjah City Parks - including Sharjah National Parks, Rolla Square Park, Green Belt Ladies Park, and Al Suyoh Parks - will be from 07:30 am to 11: 00 pm, while neighbourhoods Park will be open from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
— بلدية مدينة الشارقة (@ShjMunicipality) June 4, 2025
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