Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School - in pictures

Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School in Al Twar, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School in Al Twar, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Muslims gather to perform prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr
Muslims gather to perform prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr started on Wednesday in the UAE
Eid Al Fitr started on Wednesday in the UAE
The imam delivers his Eid sermon at Al Salam Community School
The imam delivers his Eid sermon at Al Salam Community School
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast and the beginning of the month of Shawwal
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast and the beginning of the month of Shawwal
It is a celebratory occasion marked by morning prayers, family get-togethers and the giving of gifts, as well as charitable donations
It is a celebratory occasion marked by morning prayers, family get-togethers and the giving of gifts, as well as charitable donations
Muslim worshippers perform prayers on the first day of Eid
Muslim worshippers perform prayers on the first day of Eid
Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan this year
Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan this year
The start date for Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee
The start date for Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee
Both the public and private sector are enjoying a week-long break to mark the occasion. Work will resume on Monday, April 15
Both the public and private sector are enjoying a week-long break to mark the occasion. Work will resume on Monday, April 15
Dubai's private school pupils and university students also have a week-long break for Eid Al Fitr
Dubai's private school pupils and university students also have a week-long break for Eid Al Fitr
Worshippers enjoy food during the Eid celebration at Al Salam Community School
Worshippers enjoy food during the Eid celebration at Al Salam Community School
Temperatures are forecast to rise to more than 41°C across the UAE during Eid Al Fitr
Temperatures are forecast to rise to more than 41°C across the UAE during Eid Al Fitr
In the UAE, the holiday is marked by dressing in new clothes and visiting family to celebrate
In the UAE, the holiday is marked by dressing in new clothes and visiting family to celebrate