Dubai: In Dubai, over 900 mosques are fully prepared to host worshippers, with strict measures in place to ensure safety and smooth organisation.
The Presidential Court confirmed that Thursday, March 19, marks the final day of Ramadan, following the Moon-sighting Committee’s announcement that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted anywhere in the UAE. Consequently, Eid Al Fitr will begin on Friday.
In Dubai, Eid prayers are scheduled for 6:40 am and will take place in more than 900 mosques, coordinated by the Dubai Resilience Centre. Authorities have emphasised that prayers will not be held in open grounds or outdoor spaces this year, with all worship confined to mosques nationwide to ensure public safety.
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The decision has been implemented in coordination with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai, and the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah. Worshippers have been advised to arrive early and follow all guidelines for a safe and orderly prayer experience.
As part of the Eid preparations, the ‘Muezzin Al Freej’ initiative will continue, with Eid Takbeerat and calls to prayer echoing across mosques, creating a spiritually uplifting yet controlled environment for celebrations.
The UAE Council for Fatwa also clarified that since Eid and Friday prayers fall on the same day this year, both prayers should be observed at their designated times. While some scholarly opinions allow those who attend Eid prayer to perform Dhuhr at home, the council reaffirmed that Friday congregational prayer remains obligatory in mosques to maintain unity and adherence to established practice.
Additionally, mosques across Dubai have begun reciting Dua Al Qunoot during Fajr and Maghrib prayers, following Prophetic traditions observed during times of hardship. Authorities have encouraged the community to engage in prayers and supplications for the nation’s continued safety and stability.
The council also urged residents to use the final days of Ramadan for increased worship and good deeds, highlighting Eid as a time to strengthen family ties, promote reconciliation, and support vulnerable members of society, including the poor, orphans, and widows.
