As dawn broke across the UAE on Friday, June 6, the essence of Eid Al Adha was felt deeply throughout the country and much of the Gulf and Middle East.
From Abu Dhabi to Sharjah and beyond, worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer spaces, standing side by side to offer Eid prayers, celebrating the values of devotion, sacrifice, and unity.
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The festival was widely observed not only in the UAE but also in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Oman, Iraq, and by Muslim communities in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
In Saudi Arabia, massive congregations took place at Islam’s holiest sites — Masjid Al Haram in Makkah and Masjid An Nabawi in Madinah. A day earlier, over 1.6 million pilgrims performed Wuquf-e-Arafah, a central rite of Hajj, where heartfelt prayers were offered for global harmony, especially for Palestinians.
After spending the night under the stars in Muzdalifah, the pilgrims proceeded to Mina to perform Rami, the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat. Men then carried out the ritual animal sacrifice and shaved their heads, marking the completion of key pilgrimage rites.
In Pakistan, the Bohra community also celebrated Eid Al Adha on Friday. Special prayers were held in Bohra mosques across Karachi, in areas such as Saddar, Pakistan Chowk, Hyderi, and Baloch Colony. The day was marked by the sacrifice of animals like goats, cows, and camels, with meat distributed among family, friends, and the needy — a reflection of the festival’s message of compassion and generosity.
As the celebrations continue in the days ahead, Muslims worldwide take this time to contemplate the meaning of sacrifice and renew their commitment to their faith, families, and communities.
