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Eid Al Fitr 2021: Eid prayers to be held across UAE

The entire prayer and sermon will only last a total of 15 minutes

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Samihah Zaman, Senior Reporter
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Abu Dhabi: Eid prayers will be held in approved mosques and prayer grounds across the country, with the facilities closing immediately after the sermon.

The announcement was made during a media briefing today by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) during a media briefing.

The entire prayer and sermon will only last a total of 15 minutes.

The mosques will also open only 15 minutes before prayer time, but ablution spaces will continue to remain closed.

Worshippers must continue to wear masks at all time, and maintain physical distancing before and after the Eid prayer services.

EID AL FITR PRAYER TIMINGS ACROSS THE UAE

Abu Dhabi – 5.57am Al Ain – 5.50am Madinat Zayed – 6.01am Dubai – 5.55am Hatta – 5.49am Sharjah – 5.51am Ras Al Khaimah – 5.48am Fujairah – 5.48am Umm Al Quwain – 5.50am Ajman – 5.51am

The elderly above the age of 60 years, and children aged 12 years and younger, are recommended to stay home for their own safety.

Designated volunteers and officials will direct entry and exit from the mosque in order to avoid congestion, the NCEMA has added.

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