Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of a month of fasting, is typically celebrated over two to three days. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, featuring special prayers, family gatherings ...

Worshipers take part in morning prayers, 31 March 2025, at the Nizamiye Mosque in Midrand, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen ...

As the first light of dawn breaks on Eid Al Fitr morning, there’s a quiet peace in the air across the UAE. The call to prayer echoed, drawing everyone to the mosque for the special prayer on Sunday.