As Eid Al Adha approaches, residents across the UAE are preparing for a long weekend filled with spiritual reflection and festive gatherings. Falling on Friday, June 6, with Arafah Day on Thursday, June 5, the 2025 holiday will bring a four-day break from Thursday to Sunday (June 5–8) for both the public and private sectors.
While the holiday brings well-earned time off and joyful celebrations, its core begins with a spiritual start: Eid prayer.
This year, Eid Al Adha coincides with Jumuah (Friday) prayers, marking a particularly significant moment for the Muslim community. The UAE Fatwa Council has confirmed that both prayers will be held separately, each with its own sermon, allowing worshippers to observe both rituals in full.
On Eid morning, Muslims across the country traditionally wake early, dress in their finest clothes, and gather at mosques or open-air musallahs to begin the day with prayer. The sound of takbir – chants glorifying God – fills the air before sunrise. The Eid prayer typically starts about 20 minutes after sunrise, followed by a brief sermon.
Here are the likely Eid prayer timings by emirate (based on the Hijri calendar issued by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre):
- Fujairah: 5:41 AM
- Ras Al Khaimah: 5:41 AM
- Umm Al Quwain: 5:43 AM
- Ajman: 5:44 AM
- Sharjah: 5:44 AM
- Dubai: 5:45 AM
- Abu Dhabi: 5:50 AM
Official prayer times may still be updated closer to the date.
Following the prayer, the holiday continues with family visits, shared meals, and plenty of festive moments — a chance to connect, give thanks, and enjoy the season together. Whether you’re staying in your city or planning a short getaway, Eid Al Adha begins with purpose. Set your alarm, gather with your community, and start the day on a reflective note.
