Eid around the UAE - in pictures
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -

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 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 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 -

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
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