Eid News – Dates, Announcements & Celebrations

UAE's first Eid break of 2027 could last six days

Astronomical predictions reveal potential dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2027

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Eid celebrations in Dubai.

7 cleanup hacks and winning buys post Eid, 2026

Before diving in, take a moment to assess what needs to be done

After Eid, here's our guide on how you can clean up.

Planning Dubai Mall visit this Eid? RTA issues advisory

Extended Dubai Metro hours, park-and-ride to ease Eid rush at Dubai Mall

RTA urges Eid shoppers to use Dubai Metro for smooth access to Dubai Mall

In Pictures: UAE leaders perform Eid Al Adha prayers

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulated UAE rulers, citizens and residents on Eid Al Adha

(L-R) Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, attend Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Mohamed sends Eid Al Adha greetings

UAE President congratulates rulers, residents and Muslims around the world

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

UAE Council of Fatwa extends Eid greetings to President

Message calls for stronger family bonds, support for the needy and social harmony

UAE Council for Fatwa extends Eid greetings to UAE President

UAE announces Eid Al Adha prayer timings

Timings may vary slightly in line with the officially approved prayer calendar

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Dubai readies 937 mosques for Eid Al Adha prayers

Eid prayers to begin at 5:45am under integrated citywide operational plans

Eid prayers will begin at 5:45am on Wednesday, May 27, with a comprehensive operational plan put in place to ensure safe and smooth access for worshippers across all designated prayer locations.

How this Emirati turns culture into community impact

Preserving identity and local jobs fuels sustainable shared growth

Mohammed Kazim, co-founder of Tamashee

Dhu Al Hijjah moon seen globally, Eid Al Adha dates set

How crescent moon sighting and announcements are made worldwide

While current dates are based on astronomical predictions, the final confirmation of Eid Al Adha will depend on the official moon sighting.

First Dhu Al Hijjah crescent seen from UAE skies

The image was taken on Sunday morning at 9:20am by the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory

According to the centre, the moon was positioned 7.8 degrees away from the sun at the time of observation and was approximately nine hours old.

Tunisia, Turkey announce first day of Eid Al Adha 2026

Tunisia became the first country to officially announce the start of Dhu Al Hijjah

Regional announcements align worshippers for upcoming Eid Al Adha observances

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