Sadiq Khan urges people to attend London’s biggest Eid festival London’s iconic Trafalgar Square will host one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events, Eid in the Square returns on Saturday 30 May 2026.Billed as London’s biggest Eid celebration, the free event brings thousands of people from across the capital together for a day full … Read more
3.22 million visitors celebrate record-breaking Ramadan at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque/Photo: File Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center hit a historic milestone this year, welcoming 3,226,103 guests during Ramadan and Ramadan eid al-fitr The number of people praying in mosques in the UAE is one of the highest ever.The large turnout included worshipers, tourists and the … Read more
Mecca/representative map Saudi Arabia has announced the 2026 Eid prayer times for its major cities, with authorities urging worshipers to arrive early and follow guidelines to ensure smooth and orderly celebrations. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da’wah and Guidance has outlined a schedule for Eid prayers, which will be performed at different times across the … Read more
South Africa announces 2026 Eid date amid global divisions As much of the Muslim world prepares to celebrate eid al-fitr With Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, South Africa has officially aligned itself with countries that celebrate Eid on Saturday, March 21, 2026, once again highlighting the fascinating global divide over how the date of … Read more
Abu Dhabi releases safety guidelines for Eid al-Fitr 2026/Photo: File As the UAE celebrates Eid al-Fitr on March 20 with no sighting of the Shawal Crescent, authorities in Abu Dhabi have introduced safety guidelines to ensure smooth and safe celebrations across the emirate. The announcement came after the moon viewing process on Wednesday evening, confirming … Read more
Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed/Photo: WAM Abu Dhabi has approved a new housing scheme worth Dh4.21 billion to support 2,652 UAE citizens ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening household stability and improving living standards across the emirate.The plan was approved by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al … Read more
The UAE has confirmed Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr/Representative Image The UAE and several Gulf countries will celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2026 on Friday, March 20, without sighting the crescent moon of Shawal, which marks the end of the 30-day holy month of Ramadan. The UAE confirmed the date on … Read more
No Eid al-Fitr 2026? UAE, Kuwait, Qatar announce new guidelines to conduct Eid prayers only in mosques As the UAE prepares for Eid al-Fitr 2026, authorities have made significant changes to one of the most visible and spiritually unifying rituals of the Islamic calendar. eid al-fitr This year, prayers will be held only in mosques, … Read more
Dubai confirms four days off for Eid al-Fitr 2026 for public and private sector employees/Photo: File The Human Resources Department of the Dubai Government has announced the Eid al-Fitr holiday for 2026 for public sector employees in Dubai, confirming that government workers will have four days off. The holiday will begin on Thursday, March 19, … Read more
Oman orders early March salary payments for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid al-Fitr/Representative Photo As Eid al-Fitr 1447 approaches, Omani authorities have instructed government entities and private companies to release March salaries earlier than usual to help workers prepare for the holiday. The move is aimed at ensuring the financial stability of … Read more