Eid Al Fitr prayers in UAE - in pictures

  • Worshippers perform prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers perform prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People exchange greetings after prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque. Pawan Singh / The National
    People exchange greetings after prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Prayers were held across the country early on Monday to mark the start of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National
    Prayers were held across the country early on Monday to mark the start of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National
  • This year's Eid is the closest to normal since the pandemic began, after mosques returned to almost full capacity in February. Pawan Singh / The National
    This year's Eid is the closest to normal since the pandemic began, after mosques returned to almost full capacity in February. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers embrace after morning prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers embrace after morning prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A worshipper takes part in the traditional first morning Eid prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A worshipper takes part in the traditional first morning Eid prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Communal prayers are an important part of Eid celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National
    Communal prayers are an important part of Eid celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National
  • More people were able to attend prayers this year. Pawan Singh / The National
    More people were able to attend prayers this year. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers at the Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers at the Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • The start of Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims in the UAE and around the world. Victor Besa / The National
    The start of Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims in the UAE and around the world. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    The Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Early morning prayers in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Early morning prayers in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Warm greetings on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
    Warm greetings on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
  • Worshippers have this year been allowed to pray in straight lines again, rather than the zigzag format introduced during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers have this year been allowed to pray in straight lines again, rather than the zigzag format introduced during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National