Eid Al Adha prayers were performed throughout the country on Tuesday (July 20, 2021) amid COVID-19 protocols.
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Eid Al Adha — the Festival of Sacrifice — is one of two major festivals in Islam, and is a holiday celebrated by all Muslims.
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Eid Al Adha marks the conclusion of the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Haj. | People attend Eid Al Adha prayers at Karama Central Mosque.
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At the end of Haj, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday. Eid Al Adha translated, means the Festival of Sacrifice. | People attend Eid Al Adha prayers in Karama, Dubai on July 20, 2021.
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Arafat Day marks the second day of Haj, or pilgrimage and is the day before the first day of Eid.
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People attend morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin AlKhattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Adha on July, 20, 2021.
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Earlier, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE announced Eid Al Adha holidays from July 19 to July 22.
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The UAE of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that the holiday for Eid Al Adha for the private sector in the country will start on 9th Dhu Al Hijjah (Day of Arafat), corresponding Monday, July 19, and will end on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
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People attend morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin AlKhattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Adha on July, 20, 2021.
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People attend the morning prayer at AlFarooq Omar Bin AlKhattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.
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People pose for a group picture following morning prayers in Sharjah, UAE, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
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The four days would be paid holidays for all workers in private sector establishments, institutions and companies in the UAE.
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People attend the morning prayer at AlFarooq Omar Bin AlKhattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.
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People attend the morning prayer at AlFarooq Omar Bin AlKhattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.
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Dubai wishes motorists Eid Mubarak on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
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Dubai wishes motorists Eid Mubarak on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
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