Sharjah: For the first time, the sermon following the Eid Al Fitr prayer will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the Urdu language, the Department of Islamic Affairs has said.

Shaikh Zafar Ul Hasan Madani is expected to address crowds at cricket stadium.

The prayer and sermon will be held in the stadium to accommodate the huge number of people expected on the occasion. Separate arrangements will be made for women at the stadium. Eid will fall on Thursday or Friday, depending on an announcement by the UAE crescent moon sighting committee on Wednesday night. More information can be found by calling 0559244053 and 0554821450.