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It is also set to be a big weekend of shopping, with discounts of up to 90 per cent at more than 1,500 outlets at 15 malls in Abu Dhabi for a 24-hour Eid mega sale.
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Muslims offer Eid Prayers at the Eidgah in Deira, Dubai. All photos by Satish Kumar for the National
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of UAE and Ruler of Dubai received Eid Al Fitr well-wishers at Zabeel Palace.
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Eid Al Fitr celebrations begin with Eid prayers at fair, or dawn, and involves prayers performed in a group and specific particular rituals and a sermon.
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Muslims are advised to follow the tradition of Prophet Mohammed and bathe before Eid prayers, wearing perfume and new clothes.
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Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr for two or three days by visiting families and loved ones.
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Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr for two or three days by visiting families and loved ones.
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A worshipper takes a selfie after Eid prayers.
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It is also set to be a big weekend of shopping, with discounts of up to 90 per cent at more than 1,500 outlets at 15 malls in Abu Dhabi for a 24-hour Eid mega sale.
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Muslims offer Eid Prayers at the Eidgah in Deira, Dubai. All photos by Satish Kumar for the National
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of UAE and Ruler of Dubai received Eid Al Fitr well-wishers at Zabeel Palace.
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Eid Al Fitr celebrations begin with Eid prayers at fair, or dawn, and involves prayers performed in a group and specific particular rituals and a sermon.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YVDFVSDKOCMMUG2DNQGIYUTY5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=ede7cf991a32200155e5054eea58e56501baf7cbf94b451115b1777f7ccd9a99&width=400&height=225)
Muslims are advised to follow the tradition of Prophet Mohammed and bathe before Eid prayers, wearing perfume and new clothes.
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Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr for two or three days by visiting families and loved ones.
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Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr for two or three days by visiting families and loved ones.
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A worshipper takes a selfie after Eid prayers.
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It is also set to be a big weekend of shopping, with discounts of up to 90 per cent at more than 1,500 outlets at 15 malls in Abu Dhabi for a 24-hour Eid mega sale.
'The most important and precious tradition': UAE worshippers mark Eid Al Fitr with prayers
UAE residents joined millions of Muslims around the world on Friday to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr
Ruba Haza
16 June, 2018
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