Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Residents exchange greetings, offer prayers

Scores of worshippers offered the Eid prayer at mosques and prayer grounds

Last updated: May 02, 2022 | 08:07

Compiled by Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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This Eid Al Fitr is extra special for UAE residents as it is the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago, that venues and events are back to 100 per cent capacity

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Eid prayers at Abu Bakr Al Siddique mosque, Dubai

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Motorists are greeted by Eid Al Fitr road signs in Dubai on May 2nd, 2022

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Eid prayers at Abu Bakr Al Siddique mosque, Dubai

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Residents offering Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah

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People gather at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr prayers on May 2nd, 2022

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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.

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Residents exchange greetings for Eid Al Fitr at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque on May 2nd, 2022

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Residents offering Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah

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People gather at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr prayers on May 2nd, 2022

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