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.

More than 20,000 local Muslims marked the occasion with morning prayers at area mosques, followed by family celebrations. “We have about 20,000 Muslims in the Rochester area, which a lot of peop ...