Celebrate Eid al-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice) 11 September onwards
The holy festival is on its way to distribute ‘Eidi’ and lot of happiness among the people. ‘Sacrifice Feast’ or ‘Bakr-Eid’ are also popular names for this festival. This festival is a way to pay respect to Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice his son’s life. Celebrants will slaughter an animal, it can be a sheep or a goat as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice to Allah. The feast will be divided into 3 categories. One-third for family, one-third for neighbours, relatives and friends circle and one-third for charity (poor and needy people).
Apart from that If one is in UAE during Eid Festival, then one can enjoy this festival by visiting events and places related to the celebrations.
Fireworks: Eid-Al-Adha Date: 11 Sep to 16 Sep Place: Opposite side of JBR – The Beach
Live Concert: Arab Singers Date: 13 Sep to 16 Sep Sep Place: Dubai World Trade Centre
Live Concerts: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Date: 16 Sep Place: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
Live Show-Looney Tunes Date: 8 Sep to 17 Sep Place: Ibn Battuta Mall
TV Show-Eid in Dubai Date: 8 Sep to 17 Sep Place: Souk Atrium, Dubai Mall
Eid al-Adha Entertainment Date: 11 Sep to 17 Sep Place: Mall of the Emirates
We also wish you a happy and great Eid Al Adha
