Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School - in pictures
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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 -
Eid Al Fitr started on Wednesday in the UAE -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
In the UAE, the holiday is marked by dressing in new clothes and visiting family to celebrate
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