Eid Al Fitr prayers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - in pictures

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  Thousands gather to offer Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Musalla in Bur Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

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  A man takes a photo of a young boy with a relative after performing Eid prayers. Ravindranath K / The National

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  Security was beefed up and mobile phones were not permitted in the prayer grounds. Ravindranath K / The National

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  Mosque-goers wish each other Eid Mubarak after offering prayers in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

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  About 40,000 offered prayers at the Grand Mosque. Ravindranath K / The National

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  Men leave the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. after performing Eid Al Fitr prayers Ravindranath K / The National

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  Men embrace after morning Eid Al Fitr prayers in Bur Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

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  Men greet each other on the morning of Eid Al Fitr. Satish Kumar / The National

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  Muslim men pray in Bur Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

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  Men pray in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

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  Muslims offer Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Musalla in Bur Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

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  Muslims offer Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Musalla in Bur Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

Eid Al Fitr celebrations begin across the UAE with morning prayers and greeting family and friends.