Eid Al-Fitr 2026: Meet UAE’s Eid babies bringing joy, hope and new beginnings
This Eid will always remain close to our hearts, said the couple in a statement
As the clock struck midnight and Eid Al-Fitr began, celebrations took on a deeply personal meaning for Pakistani couple Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib. Inside Burjeel Hospital, the couple welcomed their newborn son, an arrival that felt nothing short of poetic on a day defined by joy, gratitude and renewal. Weighing 3.44 kg, the baby boy is their second child, but his timing made the moment memorable.
Reflecting on the experience, Saqib shared, “This Eid will always remain close to our hearts. Welcoming our baby at this time feels especially meaningful. Moments like these remind us of what truly matters. We hope his arrival brings brighter days ahead for everyone.” He added that he feels incredibly fortunate and is determined to give his son a bright and promising future.
For the medical team, too, the moment carried emotional weight. “Being part of such moments is always deeply fulfilling.
"Welcoming a new life is a powerful reminder of hope and continuity. When a baby is born on a day of celebration, it adds an extra layer of significance for the family and for us as caregivers. We are honoured to support families during these milestones and wish the baby a healthy and fulfilling journey ahead,” said Dr Sailaja Vuppu, HOD and Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Ajman joy and celebrations
At exactly 12:25 AM on March 20, 2026, a baby boy entered the world at Thumbay University Hospital, marking what his family describes as a once-in-a-lifetime Eid blessing.
Weighing 2.84 kg, the newborn is the first child Ayesha Pant, a 31-year-old Indian national, and Mr W. Rasanjana Srimantha Desilva, a 30-year-old Sri Lankan national. Delivered under the care of Dr Shanthi, the birth was a moment of relief, joy, and overwhelming gratitude for the family as they stepped into parenthood during one of the most spiritually significant times of the year.
The emotional weight of an Eid-day arrival was not lost on the new parents, who spokeabout their experience: “This Eid has given us the most precious gift of our lives. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful blessing. Welcoming our baby on such a special day fills our hearts with gratitude and happiness. It truly feels like the start of something beautiful.”
The hospital extended its congratulations to the family, celebrating both the safe delivery and the healthy condition of mother and child.
