Thousands of worshippers rose early on the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Monday to attend morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
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Worshippers came from all over to attend morning prayers in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National -
Worshippers gathered at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Jumeirah in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National -
Worshippers greet each other after the Eid prayer at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Muslims observe Eid al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National -
The mosque, which can accommodate more than 40,000 worshippers, was full. Christopher Pike / The National -
There was a festive mood at the mosque, with people sharing greetings with friends and families. Christopher Pike / The National -
Some of the devout stayed awake all night, to be sure not to miss the 6.15am prayer time. Others slept for only a few hours. Christopher Pike / The National
In pictures: Morning prayers for Eid Al Fitr
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