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UAE Awqaf announces Eid Al Fitr prayer timings

Dubai - The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments has posted the timings of the prayer across all emirates.

Tomorrow (Sunday, May 24) is the first day of Eid Al Fitr - the Islamic festival that marks the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan. Special prayers are held on the day.
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The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments has posted the timings of the prayer across all Emirates:
>Abu Dhabi: 5.52am
>Dubai: 5.47am
>Sharjah: 5.46am
>Ajman: 5.46am
>Umm Al Quwain: 5.45am
>Ras Al Khaimah: 5.43am
>Fujairah: 5.44am
>Al Ain: 5.46am
>Al Dhafra: 5.57am
Mosques and Eid Musallahs (open air prayer spaces) across the country will remain closed as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19. However, Muslims have been encouraged to offer the prayer at home individually or with their families.
Moreover, mosques will broadcast the special Eid Takbeer (supplications) before the prayer.
Mohamed Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Mosques Affairs Sector in Dubai, earlier said the Takbeer will be broadcast after the Fajr (morning) prayer for an hour before sunrise.
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