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