UAE celebrates Eid Al Adha

Thousands perform prayers at Eid Musallahs and mosques to mark 'Feast of the Sacrifice'

Last updated: October 10, 2018 | 21:37

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Clint Egbert / Gulf News

Dubai: The mosques and Eid musallahs across the country were packed very early on Friday.

An immense number of Muslim devotees were gathered to offer prayers marking Eid Al Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, and the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage.

Following the prayers, people joyously exchanged Eid greetings.

Rulers also performed Eid Al Adha prayers, following which they received well-wishers and exchanged Eid greetings with them.

Eid Al Adha translates to “Feast of the Sacrifice”.

An Islamic holiday, Eid Al Adha is observed annually from the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijja, according to the hijri calendar.

The celebration immediately follows Arafat Day, the climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Following Eid Al Adha prayers, devotees took selfies to mark the joyous occasion in Dubai.

Iman Khan greets his son at Shaikh Zayed Grand mosqye after the Eid Al Adha prayer Friday.

Devotees offer Eid Al Adha prayers in Sharjah

Eid Al Adha is a day of celebration, remembrance of Allah and honouring parents.

Devotees form a queue outside the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi to perform Eid Al Adha prayers on a foggy morning Friday.

UAE authorities have advised sick people to avoid going to mosque for Friday prayers

Muslim devotees exchange sweets in Sharjah following Eid Al Adha prayers on Friday.

Devotees offer Eid Al Adha prayers in Sharjah on Friday morning to mark the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage.

Sharjah Police help devotees outside Al Taqwa mosque, Al Majaz, Sharjah.

Devotees perform Eid Al Adha prayers in the UAE.

People exchange Eid greetings after Eid prayers at Al Qasba mosque, Sharjah.

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