Thousands of UAE worshippers flock to mosques to mark Eid Al Fitr

 

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Thousands of residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) headed to mosques on Friday morning to attend Eid Al Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

In Dubai, residents wore their best outfits to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr. They attended prayers and exchanged Eid greetings with other people. Worshippers gathered at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mosque can accommodate over 2,000 people. Worshippers expressed their gratitude to Allah. Worshippers also listened to the imam, who gave a small speech.

According to The National, the imam reportedly said, “Today we mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr. It means happiness, and it is important to be happy during Eid and visit our family and friends.”

Recently, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, attracted 60,310 Muslims on the 27th night of Ramadan, which is also known as Laylat Al Qadr.

UAE official news agency WAM reported that it was the largest number of worshippers hosted by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque since its grand opening in 2007.

Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Al Ain also recorded 23,552 worshippers on Laylat Al Qadr night. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the Emirate of Fujairah recorded 5,239 worshippers on the 27th night of the holy month of Ramadan.

Laylat Al Qadr is an important night for Muslims. It is believed to be the night on which the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Ramadan started in the UAE on March 23. Eid was celebrated on 21 April. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation gave holidays to employees from April 20 to April 24. Private sector and public sector employees will enjoy 5 days of break. 


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