 This influence is derived both from traders who fled the tax regime in Persia in the early 19th century and from Emirati ownership of ports on the Persian coast, for instance the Al Qassimi port of Lingeh.The United Arab Emirates has a diverse society.Major holidays in the United Arab Emirates include "Eid al Fitr", which marks the end of "Ramadan", and National Day (2 December), which marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates.