UAE decked up for Eid celebrations

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UAE decked up for Eid celebrations

People in the UAE and other Gulf countries were bracing for Eid Al Adha celebrations today. Leaders of Emirates and hundreds of thousands of residents will throng mosques and musallahs this morning to offer prayers. With the spirit of sacrifice and brotherhood reigning supreme, they would then rush to greet friends and relatives with freshly made delicacies.

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Published: Fri 26 Oct 2012, 9:39 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 1:35 PM

With the fifth edition of ‘Eid in Dubai’ currently running in the emirate, the main focus has shifted to shopping and other entertainment. Shopping malls in Dubai have practically rolled out the red carpet to pamper shoppers with promotions, discounts and super deals backed by a range of entertainment for the whole family.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday commended the positive and constructive partnership between the government and private sectors during the ‘Dubai 24 Hours’ shopping initiative launched as part of ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations.

Shaikh Mohammed said the unique harmony between the key private companies and the Dubai government’s vision is one of the significant factors behind Dubai success and progress.

While some malls are participating in the ‘Dubai 24 hours’ initiative, several others have extended shopping hours. Transport services like Dubai Metro and Sharjah Transport have also extended their operation till early morning to cater to revellers.

As families from neighbouring as well as far away countries started to arrive to celebrate ‘Eid in Dubai’, officials spread good cheer as they moved through the arrival terminal handing out Dh1,000 shopping vouchers to excited children to the delight of their families.

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