At 12:30 on Monday 30th December the Faanoos will be carried up the 18th of the PGA Baobab Course as part of the epic journey to Dubai 2025.
Spectators are welcome to view from the Clubhouse and Clubhouse Rooftop as we play our part in a 250 city journey to the Global Encounters Festival in July 2025.
Kenyan Golfer Aydan Jamal is participating in the games in Dubai and will carry the Faanoos.
A beacon of unity and global celebration comes to Vipingo Ridge this December
The word Faanoos means ‘lantern’ in Arabic. It first captured hearts during the 2016 Jubilee Games, and soon became a source of inspiration as it traversed the world—it even took part in a historic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Whether scaling great heights or crossing continents, its journey will symbolise the strength, endurance, and unity of the Global Jamat. The design of the Faanoos for the Jubilee Games reflects the principles of unity, flow, and cultural representation:
Unity: The Faanoos features colours, patterns, and symbols that represent the unity among participants, no matter where they come from.
Flow: Its dynamic patterns capture movement with curved lines and swirling shapes, conveying energy and rhythm.
Cultural Representation: The Faanoos pays homage to the host city’s culture, with traditional symbols and architecture, and translations in multiple languages, celebrating diversity.
Traditionally, Faanoos are illuminated in parts of the Muslim world during the month of Ramadan.