Eid around the UAE - in pictures

  • Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School in Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School in Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Eid Al Fitr started on Wednesday in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Eid Al Fitr started on Wednesday in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Worshippers enjoy food during the Eid celebration at Al Salam Community School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Worshippers enjoy food during the Eid celebration at Al Salam Community School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • In the UAE, the holiday is marked by dressing in new clothes and visiting family to celebrate. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    In the UAE, the holiday is marked by dressing in new clothes and visiting family to celebrate. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast and the beginning of the month of Shawwal. Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast and the beginning of the month of Shawwal. Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Private schools in the UAE have a week-long break to celebrate Eid. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Private schools in the UAE have a week-long break to celebrate Eid. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Eid Al Fitr prayers were held at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Eid Al Fitr prayers were held at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers perform Eid prayers at the mosque. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers perform Eid prayers at the mosque. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed. Pawan Singh / The National
    The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The start date of Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. Pawan Singh / The National
    The start date of Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers travelled to the mosque to pray on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers travelled to the mosque to pray on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers greet each other after the Eid prayers. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers greet each other after the Eid prayers. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Muslims gather with friends and family to mark Eid together. Pawan Singh / The National
    Muslims gather with friends and family to mark Eid together. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Both the public and private sector are enjoying a week-long break to mark the occasion. Work will resume on Monday, April 15. Pawan Singh / The National
    Both the public and private sector are enjoying a week-long break to mark the occasion. Work will resume on Monday, April 15. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A public holiday accompanies Eid Al Fitr, with many people taking time off work to travel abroad or take short trips in the region. Pawan Singh / The National
    A public holiday accompanies Eid Al Fitr, with many people taking time off work to travel abroad or take short trips in the region. Pawan Singh / The National