Dubai and Sharjah have officially released the Eid Al Fitr prayer schedules, providing residents and visitors with the timings for the upcoming celebrations.
The Eid Al Fitr celebration in the UAE promises joy, feasting, and gatherings with family and friends, marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting. The UAE’s Moon sighting committee will convene on Monday evening to observe the sky for the crescent moon, signifying the conclusion of Ramadan and the advent of Eid.
In adherence to Islamic tradition, celebrations commence with a special prayer. On the inaugural day of Eid, worshippers will gather at mosques and outdoor prayer areas, known as musallahs, clad in their finest attire, shortly after sunrise for congregational prayers.
The following are the prayer timings across the Emirates, as officially announced or calculated by Khaleej Times. Emirate-specific timings will be updated upon official declarations, according to Khaleej Times.
Sharjah
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has announced prayer timings across the Emirate:
- Sharjah city and Hamriyah: 6:17 am
- Al Dhaid and Al Bataeh: 6:16 am
- Al Madam and Mleiha: 6:16 am
- Eastern region: 6:14 am
Abu Dhabi
Prayer timings typically lag behind Dubai by two to four minutes. According to the Islamic Hijri calendar released by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the Eid prayer will take place at 6:22 am in Abu Dhabi city and at 6:15 am in Al Ain.
Ajman and Umm Al Quwain
In these Emirates, prayer timings generally mirror those of Sharjah, scheduled for 6:17 am.
Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
Prayer timings in these Emirates are slightly later than those in Sharjah, set for 6:15 am.
It is advisable to head to the mosques promptly after offering the Fajr prayer.
Eid prayer procedure
The Eid prayer is a congregational ritual comprising two units (raka’ah). During the first unit, the Imam leads worshippers in multiple takbirs before reciting the surah Fatiha and another chapter from the Quran. Following the prayer, the Imam delivers a two-part sermon.