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Eid Al Fitr 2026: UAE prayer timings revealed for all emirates
Find the exact Eid prayer times for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
- PUBLISHED: Wed 18 Mar 2026, 11:29 AM UPDATED: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 11:08 AM
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, residents across the UAE are preparing to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of the fasting month.
Like all things in Islam, even festivities begin with prayer.
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On the first day of Eid Al Fitr, mosques will receive worshippers dressed in their Eid best shortly after sunrise for special congregational prayers marking the end of Ramadan. This year, authorities confirmed that congregational prayers will be held only inside mosques nationwide, with no outdoor setups, to ensure the safety of worshippers amid the current situation.
What time should you head to the mosques?
Eid prayers are typically held about 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise, which means the prayers will be held between 6.30am and 6.50am across the Emirates. As mosques are expected to be busy, worshippers are advised to arrive as early as 6-6.15am.
Dubai
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) said Eid Al Fitr prayer will be held at 6.40am in Dubai. All mosques in the emirate will host the prayers, and residents are urged to head to their nearest mosque.
Dubai Police will manage traffic to ensure the smooth movement of worshippers.
Abu Dhabi
According to the Hijri calendar published by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the Eid prayer timings are expected to be:
Abu Dhabi City: 6.43am
Al Ain: 6.37am
Zayed City: 6.47am
Sharjah
The Hijri calendar published by the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah lists the following timings:
Sharjah and Al Hamriyah: 6.39am
Al Dhaid and Al Bataeh: 6.38am
Al Madam and Mleiha: 6.38am
Eastern Region: 6.37am
Ajman
Ajman generally follows timings similar to Sharjah, with Eid prayers expected at around 6.39am.
Umm Al Quwain
The prayers are set to be held at 6.39am.
Ras Al Khaimah
Mosques across the emirate are expected to host the prayer at 6.37am.
Fujairah
The Eid prayer timing is expected to be 6.36am.
Sunnahs and etiquette of Eid prayer
There are several recommended practices Muslims observe before and after attending Eid prayers. These include:
Performing ghusl (ritual bathing), applying perfume, and wearing the best clothes
Eating dates in an odd number before leaving for prayer
Walking to the prayer ground if possible
Taking one route to the prayer and returning by a different route
The Eid prayer itself consists of two units (rak‘ahs) with additional takbeers.
In the first rak‘ah, worshippers perform seven takbeers after the opening takbeer, while the second rak‘ah includes six additional takbeers before continuing the prayer.
Muslims often remain after the prayer to exchange greetings and celebrate with family and community members
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