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