By ITP
In pictures: Traditional bullfight in Fujairah
The traditional bullfighting was held at Fujairah Corniche on September 22, in the emirate of Fujairah


Emirati men take part in a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

Emirati men pull a bull during a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

An Emirati man watches a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

Bulls clash during a bull fight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

A man pulls a bull during a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

An Emirati man takes part in a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.

Bulls clash during a bullfight in Fujairah on September 22, 2017. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another instead of a man against beast.