This year, Eid prayers are being held exclusively in mosques, with no open‑air gatherings permitted.
In the early hours of Friday, residents across the UAE attended mosques to perform Eid Al Fitr prayers, celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan and the beginning of festive festivities.
Prayers were held inside mosques. Earlier this week, authorities had confirmed that, for safety reasons, Eid prayers would not be conducted in open or outdoor spaces.
Instead, prayers were conducted exclusively in mosques across the country, in coordination with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai and the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah.
mark the occasion meaningfully.
Guidelines in place for safe worship
Officials encouraged worshippers to arrive early and adhere to all guidelines to ensure a safe and orderly prayer experience. They emphasized that these measures are designed to protect public safety while allowing residents to observe the occasion meaningfully.
Dubai mosques ready for devotees
In Dubai, Eid prayers began at 6:40 am, with over 900 mosques prepared under the coordination of the Dubai Resilience Centre. The city’s ‘Muezzin Al Freej’ initiative continued, broadcasting Eid Takbeerat across mosques to help worshippers celebrate safely.
Residents across the emirates arrived in large numbers, following guidelines and celebrating Eid with a sense of devotion and community, marking a joyful conclusion to Ramadan.
