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

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