Look: Dubai passengers welcomed with special Eid stamps at airport

Travellers landing in Dubai over the Eid Al Adha holiday weekend are being welcomed in a special way. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, the GDRFA is welcoming travelers arriving through Dubai Airports and the Hatta border crossing during the extended weekend with a special passport stamp bearing the phrase 'Eid in Dubai'.

The Dubai Media Office posted about the stamp, sharing photos of it on traveller's passports. The stamp has a unique design created by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office.

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UAE celebrates Eid Al Adha 2025

Eid Al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important festivals in Islam. It is marked every year to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith. 

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The festival began in the UAE on Friday, June 6, after the Day of Arafah, which is the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah. Residents in the UAE are getting a four-day weekend to mark the holiday, from Thursday, June 5, until Sunday, June 8.

Those visiting the city at this time can look forward to a spectacular fireworks display at Dubai Parks and Resorts (DPR). The fireworks will be visible from Riverland Dubai, the vibrant area connecting all four theme parks.

Eid Al Adha is the holiest of the two Eids that are celebrated by Muslims across the world. The rituals of the day include offering special prayers and slaughtering livestock such as goat, cow, sheep or camel.

• Dubai

Bahni Bandyopadhyay

bahni@khaleejtimes.com