Eid-al-Fitr Celebrations In United Arab Emirates IN PICS

On the first day of Eid, mosques and open-air places of worship called musallahs welcomed worshippers shortly after sunrise for special congregational prayers. (Image Source: Getty)

Muslims gathered to perform Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Beni Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Image Source: Getty)

Following the prayers, they greeted each other and celebrated the festival with joy and fervour. (Image Source: Getty)

Meanwhile, a child distributed candies among worshippers as they gathered to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. (Image Source: Getty)

As per the Islamic Hijri calendar published by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the Eid prayer was held at 6.22AM in Abu Dhabi city. (Image Source: Getty)

The Eid prayer is a collective act of worship comprising two units (raka’ah). In the first unit, the Imam guides the worshippers in multiple takbirs before reciting Surah Al-Fatiha and another chapter from the Quran, while, in the second unit, multiple takbirs are recited. Following the prayer, the Imam delivers a two-part sermon. (Image Source: Getty)

It is customary for Muslims to attentively listen to the sermon before exchanging greetings and expressing Eid Mubarak to their loved ones. (Image Source: Getty)