First Eid Prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque - in pictures

  • Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast for Muslims, and the beginning of the month of Shawwal
    Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast for Muslims, and the beginning of the month of Shawwal
  • Eid is a celebratory occasion marked by morning prayers, family get-togethers, the giving of gifts as well as charitable donations
    Eid is a celebratory occasion marked by morning prayers, family get-togethers, the giving of gifts as well as charitable donations
  • A public holiday accompanies Eid Al Fitr, with many people taking time off work to travel abroad or take short trips in the region
    A public holiday accompanies Eid Al Fitr, with many people taking time off work to travel abroad or take short trips in the region
  • 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
  • Eid Al Fitr prayers were held at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Eid Al Fitr prayers were held at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers travelled to the mosque to pray on the first day of Eid Al Fitr
    Worshippers travelled to the mosque to pray on the first day of Eid Al Fitr
  • The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed
    The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed
  • Eid began on Wednesday in the UAE this year
    Eid began on Wednesday in the UAE this year
  • Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan
    Tuesday was the 30th and final day of Ramadan
  • The start date of Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee
    The start date of Eid was confirmed on Monday evening by the UAE's moon-sighting committee
  • Muslims greet each other on the first day of Eid at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque
    Muslims greet each other on the first day of Eid at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque