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Authorities also advised people to give online presents as Eidiyya to children. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The faithful maintain physical distance while performing Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Men roll out prayer mats before performing Salat Al Eid prayers. Eid prayers are traditionally held in an open space, Eidgah. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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The faithful arrive at the Umm Suquim prayer grounds to offer Eid prayers. The UAE authorities allowed communal Eid prayers again this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Men arrive to perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Under social distancing rules, prayer access is limited to 15 minutes in the Emirates this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Worshippers attend Eid prayers at the Umm Suquim Eid prayer grounds. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Younger worshippers wear facemasks while performing Eid prayers in Umm Suquim. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wished happiness, health and peace to all. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A man takes a selfie before prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Worshippers young and old perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority outlined Covid-19 safety precautions for Eid Al Fitr, such as limiting prayer times to 15 minutes and avoiding family visits and gatherings. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing must be adhered to during Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Shaking hands before and after prayer are prohibited, with people advised to greet each other from a distance. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Authorities also advised people to give online presents as Eidiyya to children. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The faithful maintain physical distance while performing Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Men roll out prayer mats before performing Salat Al Eid prayers. Eid prayers are traditionally held in an open space, Eidgah. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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The faithful arrive at the Umm Suquim prayer grounds to offer Eid prayers. The UAE authorities allowed communal Eid prayers again this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Men arrive to perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Under social distancing rules, prayer access is limited to 15 minutes in the Emirates this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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Worshippers attend Eid prayers at the Umm Suquim Eid prayer grounds. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Younger worshippers wear facemasks while performing Eid prayers in Umm Suquim. Antonie Robertson / The National.
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On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wished happiness, health and peace to all. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A man takes a selfie before prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Worshippers young and old perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority outlined Covid-19 safety precautions for Eid Al Fitr, such as limiting prayer times to 15 minutes and avoiding family visits and gatherings. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing must be adhered to during Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Shaking hands before and after prayer are prohibited, with people advised to greet each other from a distance. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Authorities also advised people to give online presents as Eidiyya to children. Antonie Robertson / The National
Eid Al Fitr 2021: UAE leaders wish for 'peace, prosperity and happiness' in the Emirates
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: 'Eid Mubarak to the people of the UAE and the rest of the Muslim world'
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13 May, 2021
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