Pictures: Eid Al Adha marked across UAE with prayers and greetings

Look: Young and old gather at mosques and musallahs to perform prayers

Last updated: July 09, 2022 | 10:38

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Residents across the UAE woke up early to a bright Saturday morning, with hearts full of prayers and celebration on the first day of Eid Al Adha. | Above: People arrive to perform prayers at Eid Musalla in Sharjah.

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Donning their best clothes, young and old, went to nearby mosques, community centres and musallahs for the communal prayers. | Above: Devotees offering prayers inside Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah.

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UAE residents perform prayers at the Blue Mosque in Dubai on Saturday morning.

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Sharjah residents gather at Eid Musalla to perform Eid Al Adha prayers. Eid al-Adha or the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ is being celebrated for three days.

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Worshippers exchange greetings at the Blue Mosque in Dubai. Residents across the UAE will have until Monday to enjoy the festivities and spend quality and meaningful time with family, friends and loved ones.

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Residents greet each other outside Eid Musalla in Sharjah after performing prayers.

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UAE residents greet each other outside the Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah on Saturday morning.

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A boy taking a selfie as people gather to perform prayers at Eid Musalla, Sharjah.

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