Eid Al Adha Prayer Timings | The Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha is a profound spiritual occasion for Muslims, bringing not just a four-day weekend in the UAE but also a time of deep reflection, prayer, and communal celebration. Falling a day after the holiest day in Islam — the Day of Arafah — this festival sees families and friends uniting for special prayers, feasting, and joyous gatherings.
This year, employees in both the private and public sectors are set to enjoy a four-day holiday, from Saturday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 18. Eid Al Adha is observed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the Islamic lunar month, which corresponds to Sunday, June 16. On this special day, Muslims don their finest attire and head to mosques and expansive prayer grounds called musallahs just after sunrise for the Eid prayers.
Prayer spaces open early, from the Fajr (morning) prayer, with the resonant chants of the Eid takbir filling the air until the special prayer commences. Here are the prayer timings in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, as per multiple sources:
Eid Al Adha 2024 Prayer Timings
| City | Prayer Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (City) | 5:50 AM | According to the interactive e-calendar by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre |
| Al Ain | 5:44 AM | According to the interactive e-calendar by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre |
| Dubai | 5:45 AM | According to the Hijri calendar by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai |
| Sharjah | 5:44 AM | According to the Hijri calendar by the Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department |
How the Eid Prayer is Offered
The Eid prayer is a collective worship involving two units (raka’ah). In the first unit, the imam leads the congregation with multiple takbirs before reciting Surah Fatiha and another chapter from the Quran. This is followed by more takbirs in the second unit. After the prayer, the imam delivers a two-part sermon.
Worshippers are encouraged to listen to the sermon attentively before embracing their loved ones to wish them “Eid Mubarak,” marking the beginning of the day’s celebrations. The festive day is filled with joyous moments, feasting, and sharing, reflecting the core values of Eid Al Adha.