Dubai, UAE – Eid al-Fitr prayer go hold on the first day of Eid, as many Muslim folks dey prepare to celebrate the end of Ramadan. This special prayer, wey dey done for open places like fields or big mosques, dey important for the community. To participate, Muslims go first give Fitrana, wey be charity to help the less privileged join the celebration. As dem dey return from prayer, e be Sunnah say make dem take different route and greet each other with “Eid Mubarak.”
For the year 1446 AH – 2025, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department for Dubai don announce say dem ready to welcome 35,000 worshippers for designated prayer grounds across Dubai outskirts. Three major sites go dey available for worshippers: Al Quoz prayer ground fit hold over 10,000 people, Muhaisnah go accommodate around 7,000 to 10,000 worshippers, while Jebel Ali prayer ground fit welcome about 15,000 people.
Eid prayer for Dubai dey expected to happen 20 to 25 minutes after sunrise, around 6:12 am to 6:20 am. However, the official time for the prayer go be confirmed soon by the relevant authority. Eid al-Fitr dey expected to take place on March 30 for UAE, though final confirmation go depend on the moon sighting committee.
Eid al-Fitr na important time as e mark the end of Ramadan, wey be month wen Muslims dey fast, pray, show charity, and gather as community. This holiday, wey also dey call the Festival of Opening the Fast, na one of the two main celebrations for the Islamic calendar, the other one na Eid al-Adha. Date for Eid dey change every year because lunar calendar shorter by around 10 days compared to Gregorian calendar.
On Eid day, Muslims dey wake up early to attend special prayers. Before dem do the prayers, Muslim folks dey also give Zakah/Sadaqah al-Fitr during Ramadan to help ensure say everybody fit enjoy the celebration. Families go gather together, wear their best clothes, exchange gifts like money for children and relatives, and share delicious meals.
Imam Mohammed Laher, wey be DMU Imam and Muslim Chaplain, come express im wishes for the community, saying: “Eid Mubarak to our DMU community. I want to thank everyone wey support Muslim students and staff during Ramadan month. As we celebrate Eid, may e bring you joy and peace.”
As Eid dey approach, many communities don dey prepare for celebration. For Indonesia, wetin be the most populous Muslim-majority country, people dey usually travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with loved ones. For 2024, around 193.6 million travelers crisscrossed the country for Eid, as dem follow the homecoming tradition wey dem dey call “mudik.”
For Malaysia, Muslims dey also get their own tradition for Eid. Dem usually dey start with morning prayers in the mosque, seek forgiveness from family and friends, and visit loved ones’ graves. The “open house” spirit dey allow friends and families to visit each other and enjoy traditional dishes like ketupat and rendang. Older Muslims also dey give children money inside green packets.
In Egypt, families dey join Eid prayers with festive vibes. Many dey visit family, friends, or neighbors, and some dey travel to holiday spots. Children go wear new outfits and dey collect cash gifts wey dem dey call “eidiya.” Making or buying cookies dusted with powdered sugar na also popular during Eid celebration.
For the United States, where Muslims na diverse minority, many folks dey gather for Eid prayers and celebrations, wey get activities for children and families like face painting and balloon twisting. For the Philippines, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) go observe Eid al-Fitr on April 1, 2025, and dem go suspend operations for all offices and service centers for that day.
Eid Mubarak! As communities around the world dey prepare for this joyful celebration, the spirit of unity, charity, and fun dey shine through as e remind everyone say togetherness and gratitude dey very important.
