Happy 44th UAE National Day 2015: Best messages, wishes, greetings [PHOTOS]

United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day is celebrated every year on 2 December, which marks the the country's formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties in 1971.

Wednesday marks the 44th national day of the Middle-Eastern country. People have already began celebrations, and major buildings in the UAE are lit up in red, green, white and black, the colours of the country's flag.

From car rallies, dance shows, air shows to splendid fireworks, the national day will be filled with grand celebrations across the country.

Check out some messages, wishes and greetings to be shared on UAE National Day:

On this National Day, let us together pray, may our nation prosper always. Happy UAE National Day.

Let us cherish and celebrate the glory of our country together. Let us pray that the culture, integrity and the unity of our country live longer. Congratulations on the UAE National Day celebrations.

I feel proud and honoured to be a part of this great country. Congratulations on the National day of our motherland.

Always be proud and happy to be a part of this country. It is such a special day; it is our UAE National Day. I am sending my congratulation wishes on your way.

May our great nation prosper and grow each day. Wishing you congratulations on the UAE National Day.

Let us celebrate the national day of our motherland in a way so grand. With a patriotic heart, let the essence of this day always stay close and never be apart. Happy UAE national day.

Here are some beautiful pictures and videos of UAE National Day celebrations: