Eid Al-Fitr will begin tomorrow (Thursday May 13), UAE authorities have announced.
The end of Ramadan, which precedes the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, is signalled by the astrological positioning of the moon, and is confirmed by the UAE Moon Sighting Committee.
And because the Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the UAE sky on Tuesday, it means that today (Wednesday May 12) will be the final day of Ramadan.
Here in Abu Dhabi, celebrations are just about to get underway, with hotels and resorts laying on some incredible deals so that friends and family can mark Eid Al-Fitr in style.
For the very best staycation packages running in Abu Dhabi this Eid Al-Fitr, click here.
Don’t want to pack your overnight bag? How about packing your stomach instead? Ramadan saw some sensational iftar and suhoor offerings bring the city closer together, and delicious dining once again takes centre stage for Eid-Al-Fitr.
Click here for some of the tastiest dining out deals that will send you home happy.
Recharged, refuelled… it’s time to hit the town. We’re never short of awesome things to do in these parts, but just to make sure you’re fully equipped to make Eid Al-Fitr in Abu Dhabi one of the best long weekends of the year, we’ve pulled together a must-read list of, well, must-dos.
Click here for a bulging list of things to do over Eid Al-Fitr in Abu Dhabi.
Thinking even further ahead? Grab a pen and stick these on the calendar. Here are the upcoming public holidays in Abu Dhabi in 2021.
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafat Day (Expected to be July 18)
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha (Expected to be July 19)
August 12: Islamic New Year
October 21: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2-3: National Day
