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UAE reveals Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates for public and private sector

Eid Al Fitr directly follows Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

UAE reveals Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates for public and private sector

Holiday marking the end of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims worldwide

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Dubai's Al Fahidi Fort has been closed since 2021 to allow for rehabilitation work to take place. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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