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    All you need to know about Eid Al Adha 2021 rules to follow in the UAE

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    All you need to know about Eid Al Adha 2021 rules to follow in the UAE

    These are the COVID-19 protocols for Eid prayers, gatherings in the UAE


    Published:  July 14, 2021 19:05 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    With the long Eid Al Adha holidays around the corner, you may be wondering about the precautionary measures you should follow to stay safe.
    What are the COVID-19 rules to follow during this Eid? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    On July 13, the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the protocol to be followed during Eid Al Adha 2021.
    Rules announced by NCEMA for Eid prayers and gatherings. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Eid prayer According to NCEMA, while the Eid prayers will be held across the UAE, the maximum period for the Eid Khutbah or sermon will be 15 minutes.
    Eid Khutbah duration Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    The doors of the prayer areas and mosques will be opened 15 minutes prior to the start of the prayer.
    How early can you reach the mosque for Eid prayers? Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Bring your own prayer mat NCEMA advised worshippers to bring their own prayer mats, as has been the regulation for all prayers during COVID-19 precautions.
    Bring your own prayer mat Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News
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    Those who are living with someone who has COVID-19, or have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient, have been strictly prohibited from attending the Eid prayers.
    Do not go for Eid prayers if you have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Similarly, the elderly and those with chronic diseases have also been advised to avoid going to perform Eid prayer, for their safety.
    Rules for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    The doors of the mosque will be closed directly after prayers.
    Also, service facilities like washrooms, ablution areas and water dispensers shall continue to be closed. Mosques and prayer on the outer roads and petrol stations will continue to remain closed. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News
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    Eid gatherings NCEMA advised people to avoid all types of gatherings and shaking hands before and after Eid prayers.
    Make sure you extend greetings and wishes from a safe distance only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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