In Pictures: Eid Al Fitr celebrations across UAE

Residents could be seen exchanging Eid greetings across mosques before heading home for their first breakfast after a month of fasting during Ramadan. Above, people greet each other at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr after the morning prayers on May 2nd, 2022.

Residents take a selfie afer offering Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah. Workers and students in the country are enjoying up to nine days off for the Eid break, allowing for more leisure and family time. Some residents have planned staycations in different emirates while others are travelling overseas for a short Eid holiday.

Families and residents enjoying at Al Qudra lake during Eid holidays. Al Qudra lake, a man-made lake located in the middle of the Seih Al Salam desert near Bab Al Shams, is home to over 180 species of birds. It is not uncommon to sight gazelles and desert foxes in the area. The lake has become a weekend spot for people to camp and enjoy nature.

Families celebrating Eid Al Fitr at Buheirah corniche in Sharjah.

Festivities doubly joyous this year as venues are back to 100% capacity post-pandemic.

People gather at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr prayers.

Decorations in Al Dhafra region to celebrate Eid.

Familes enjoying at Bluewaters during Eid holidays. The venue will have a fireworks show on the second day of Eid Al Fitr, starting at 9pm.

Residents reached Abu Bakr Al Siddique Mosque early for their morning Eid prayers.

Eid Mubarak signs greet motorists in Dubai.

Dubai residents enjoy the Eid holidays with friends and family at the Jumeirah Beach area in Dubai.

Families and residents enjoying at Al Qudra lake during Eid holidays.

Families enjoy eid holiday at Wadi Al Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah. Wadi Shakwa is situated in the Hajar Mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, starting from the village of Khari, north of the village of Shawka, joining Wadi Esfai and Wadi Ejili.

Families celebrating Eid Al Fitr at Buheirah corniche in Sharjah.

Families enjoy eid holiday at Mleiha Desert in Sharjah.

Dubai residents enjoy the Eid holidays with friends and family at the Jumeirah Beach area in Dubai.

People greet each other at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr after the morning prayers on May 2nd, 2022. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News