HRH Princess Haya Shared This Touching Memory On Mandela Day

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July 18 was Mandela Day, and across the world tributes poured in in celebration of Nelson Mandela and the day.

The former president of South Africa once said, ‘it is in your hand to make of the world a better place,’ and Mandela Day is inspired by this mantra.

People are asked to inspire change and make a difference in their communities on Mandela Day. HRH Princess Haya bint Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who is known internationally for her humanitarian work shared this memory…

HRH Princess Haya shared this special moment

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“ليس المهم في هذه الحياة أننا عشناها فحسب، وإنما الفرق الذي أحدثناه في حياة الآخرين هو الذي يحدد أهمية حياتنا التي عشناها”- نيلسون مانديلا “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela #MandelaDay #Mandela100

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While other tributes to the political leader and revolutionary poured in on Twitter

‘Mandela who will always represent values like hope’

He was a strong advocate against the use of violence

‘If they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love’

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