Most eloquent on Islamic calendar is the holy month of Ramadan and is an appropriate time of the year to visit Dubai. Marking the end of Ramadan is Eid Al Fitr which brings several days of celebration.
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First off, all you need to know is that there are two holidays of Eid celebrated during the year which is Eid-Al-Adha and Eid Al Fitr. Eid Al Fitr, translated from Arabic is “festival of breaking the fast” and is being celebrated by all the muslims all over the world, marking the end of Ramadan and also indicates the beginning of the tenth month in lunar Islamic calendar, Shawwal.
Whereas Eid Al Adha, often referred as Greater Eid, is celebrated for 4 days which starts on 10th day of dhu al-Hijjah (the final and 12th month of the lunar Islamic calendar).
On which date, the Eid is celebrated?
As the dates for Eid depends on the lunar cycles, it changes every year. This year, in 2016, it will be celebrated on July 6 whereas Eid Al Adha is expected on 8th September this year.
Happenings around Eid Al Fitr
It’s a familiar pattern for all the muslims across the globe. The normal schedule of the day starts with waking up early followed by breakfast before going to pray. After the morning prayers in mosques, many muslims head to private residences accompanying their friends and family to eat, drink and ruminate over the previous Ramadan month. It is also a custom to make donations and exchange gifts with the poor and even with complete strangers and to wish everyone “Eid Mubarak” or “have a Blessed Eid” in English.
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Eid Al Fitr in Dubai
Eid Al Fitr is an important celebration on the global calendar. The festival marks the end of dawn to dusk fasting followed by the muslims faith all over the world. It returns this time each year with eagerly awaited community events, jaw dropping offers and incredible shows all across the Dubai city.
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While everyone is busy spending most of their time in home with their friends and family, Dubai is alive with the spur of celebration as the city’s residents, both Muslims and Non Muslims go out and enjoy.
The Dubai malls get packed, cinema seats goes in scarcity, restaurants have long queues and taxis are hard to find throughout the holiday. There are firework displays, traditional dances and parades and other performances in all major public spaces across Dubai on top of that.
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