Eid Al Adha : Festive spirit grips UAE

Across the UAE, residents are busy preparing for Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice. From buying livestock to shopping for new clothes and stocking up on festive groceries, households are abuzz with anticipation and excitement for the upcoming celebrations.

Dubai Police have confirmed that all preparations for setting up the traditional cannons to announce the arrival of Eid Al Adha are complete. The cannons will be stationed at six designated locations across the emirate, continuing a cherished tradition that signals the beginning of the festivities.

Residents stocking up on groceries for Eid Al Adha in Dubai.

The UAE will celebrate Eid Al Adha on Friday — a yearly tradition that this year carries a more profound meaning as it coincides with the "Year of Community" initiative, highlighting the values of unity, compassion, and togetherness.

Residents are flocking to the Dubai Cattle Market to buy sacrifical livestock for Eid Al Adha

Residents spending Eid in the UAE can look forward to fireworks displays and a variety of entertainment options to enjoy with family and friends.

The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has completed its preparations to receive worshippers for Eid Al-Adha prayers by allocating 644 prayer halls and mosques across the emirate's cities and regions, including 454 in Sharjah City and Al Hamriyah, 104 in the Central Region, and 86 in the Eastern Region.

The Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by Abu Dhabi City Municipality, affirmed its full readiness to provide slaughterhouse services during Eid Al-Adha through four facilities located across the city and its outskirts. These slaughterhouses will operate daily from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm, within a system focused on public health, service quality, and customer convenience.

The National Ambulance, affiliated with the National Guard Command, confirmed that it has raised its level of preparedness and readiness as part of its proactive plans for the Eid Al Adha holiday. This is to ensure effective responses to emergency reports and the provision of ambulance services according to the highest standards of quality and preparedness.