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May 27, 2026 11:36 AM

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques across the UAE on Wednesday to perform traditional prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. It is the second of the two major Eid holidays observed annually by Muslims around the world. The celebrations this year carry deeper meanin...

May 25, 2026 7:08 PM

UAE Leaders Order Release of Thousands of Prisoners Ahead of Eid Al Adha

In a humanitarian gesture ahead of Eid Al Adha, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, joined by the Rulers of several Emirates, has ordered the release of thousands of inmates from correctional facilities across the country.The clemency measures aim to promote social stability, strengthen family bonds, and give eligible prisoners the opportunity to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society before the holiday. At the federal level, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

Prime Minister Modi greets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Eid-al- Adha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his warmest greetings to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid al-Adha. In his letter, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the festival reminds us of the values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world. He also noted Eid-Al-Adha as an integral part of our multicultural heritage, said the Indian High Commi...

June 16, 2024 1:26 PM

Eid Al Adha Commemorated by Muslims Worldwide

Muslims across the United Arab Emirates and around the globe ushered in the holy festival of Eid Al Adha with prayers and celebrations on Sunday, June 16th. Eid Al Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic festivals observed annually. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's ultimate test of faith when God commanded him to sacrifice his son Ismail, before providing a lamb as a substitute. The day began with special Eid prayers and the ritual of sacrificing, reenacting I...

June 14, 2024 12:32 PM

Pakistan detains 3 Ahmadis to prevent them from performing religious rites

Authorities in Pakistan's Chakwal district have detained three leading members of the minority Ahmadiyya community for one month to prevent them from performing religious rites during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival. Chakwal's Deputy Commissioner Quratul Ain Malik issued separate detention orders on June 10 for the three men, all residents of Dulmial village, where a mob had attacked an Ahmadi mosque in 2016, resulting in two deaths. The historic mosque, built in the mid-19th century, remain...