Eid Al Adha UAE – Dates, Celebrations & Holiday Announcements

EID AL ADHA UAE

EID AL ADHA UAE

UAE Fatwa Council announces first day of Shaaban

Scientific assessments confirm Monday ends Rajab; Shaaban to begin Tuesday in UAE

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Monday, January 19, marks the completion of the month of Rajab 1447 AH

Ramadan 2026: Why fasting hours will be shorter in UAE

Fasting times will ease compared to recent years as Ramadan falls earlier in the calendar

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE to bring shorter fasting hours

UAE public holidays 2026: Check out the complete list

How to make the most of your annual leave by combining it with next year’s public holidays

Key rules, tips, and common pitfalls for securing your ideal annual leave in 2026.

UAE President receives Dawoodi Bohra community leader

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Sultan Saifuddin and his delegation at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed meets with Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin at Al Shati Palace.

Watch: Sheikh Hamdan takes abra ride on Eid weekend

The visit highlights the enduring charm of Dubai’s historic trading hubs

Video: Sheikh Hamdan takes traditional abra ride to visit historic Dubai Souk on Eid Al Adha weekend

Dubai Metro ensures smooth DXB travel on Eid Al Adha

For a hassle-free experience, passengers are kindly reminded of important guidelines

Choose the Metro for a seamless journey to and from the airport.

Weekend Digest: Passport woes, midday break and more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Weekend Digest: Dubai’s next big project, Pakistan passport issues, Abu Dhabi school new rule, UAE midday break and more

UAE leaders perform Eid prayers, exchange greetings

Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed to rulers, citizens, residents, and Muslims worldwide

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Eid in Abu Dhabi: Fireworks, free events await visitors

Authorities have announced Eid events, including fireworks, concerts, and cultural shows

Dazzling fireworks will light up the skies of Abu Dhabi throughout the Eid holiday.

Meet UAE's first babies born on Eid Al Adha 2025

Indian and Jordanian couples become first-time parents on this festive day

Left: Baby girl Sila, born at 1:39 am at NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Right: Indian parents Nikita Paresh Wadka and Yogesh with their baby boy, born at 1:54 am at Prime Hospital, Dubai.

Residents gather for Eid Al Adha prayers across UAE

Worshippers flock to mosques and musallahs across the UAE to offer Eid prayers.

In the early hours of Friday, residents across the UAE gathered at mosques and open prayer grounds to offer Eid Al Adha prayers.

Plan the Eid break: Your guide to park timings in UAE

Here’s your guide to park timings across the three emirates for the holiday weekend

Plan your Eid park visits with special timings in UAE

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