• The streets of Abu Dhabi have lit up in celebration of Eid Al Adha.
    The streets of Abu Dhabi have lit up in celebration of Eid Al Adha.
  • About 2,800 decorative signs have been set up across the emirate to mark the occasion.
    About 2,800 decorative signs have been set up across the emirate to mark the occasion.
  • The signs reflect the UAE's history and heritage.
    The signs reflect the UAE's history and heritage.
  • Some of the street decorations for Eid holidays in Abu Dhabi.
    Some of the street decorations for Eid holidays in Abu Dhabi.
  • They can be sign on roads and roundabouts.
    They can be sign on roads and roundabouts.

UAE

City of lights: Abu Dhabi celebrates Eid Al Adha

Thousands of decorations have been put up across the emirate

The National

July 17, 2021

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Abu Dhabi has lit up to celebrate the Eid Al Adha festival next week.

The municipality has installed at least 2,800 light fixtures across the emirate to mark the occasion.

They can be seen on the side of roads, on bridges and at roundabouts.

Particularly striking are those lining the Corniche.

The decorations reflect the history and heritage of the UAE and include floral designs and greetings in Arabic.

Others include the dhallah, a traditional coffee pot.

Workers across the UAE can look forward to a four-day break starting Monday.

Many have taken the chance to travel abroad, while others will enjoy staycations and visiting the UAE's sights.

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Updated: July 17, 2021, 2:56 PM