On June 22nd, 2013 the Embassy of Ukraine to UAE organized the ceremony of lowering the national flag on the occasion of the Day of mourning and commemoration of the victims of war in Ukraine.
Ambassador of Ukraine to UAE Yuriy Polurez addressed the diplomatic staff on the aforementioned occasion and called on them to honor the sacrifice and act of valor made by Ukrainian people during the tragic events of 1941. The diplomatic staff paid a tribute to honor of the victims by a minute’s silence.
June 22, 2013 in the St. Philippe Cathedral of Sharjah, UAE, a prayer service was held to commemorate the victims of World War II.