Your guide to the Eid Al Fitr 2024 prayer timings in the UAE
Muslims celebrate two Eids every year: Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and falls on the first day of Shawal – the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Those celebrating the occasion meet their loved ones to share blessings and food on the first three days of Shawwal. A special prayer known as Salat-al-Eid is also performed on the first day of Shawwal to signify togetherness among family, friends, neighbours and relatives. Let’s look at the Eid Al Fitr 2024 prayer time in the UAE.
As Ramadan 2024 is nearing its end, Muslims in the UAE and worldwide are gearing up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr.
Like previous years, Eid salah in Dubai and other emirates will be performed in various mosques and Eid musallahs.
Read on to learn about Eid prayer time in Dubai and other emirates of the UAE.
EID AL FITR 2024 PRAYER TIME IN DUBAI AND OTHER EMIRATES
The Eid Al Fitr prayer time 2024 may be slightly different depending on the emirate you reside in. Here are the Eid Al Fitr prayer times in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, the northern emirates and Al Ain.
- Abu Dhabi: 06:22 am
- Al Ain: 06:15 am
- Dubai: 06:18 am
- Sharjah city: 06:17 am
- Ajman: 06:17 am
- Umm Al Quwain: 06:17 am
- Ras Al Khaimah: 06:15 am
- Fujairah: 06:15 am
OFFERING THE EID PRAYER AT HOME
Eid Al Fitr has great significance for Muslims. Thus, Eid prayers are an extremely important part of festive celebrations.
If you want to offer Eid prayers at home with the family, an adult male member must lead the prayer as an imam. Once you have formed the congregation, follow this step-by-step guide for performing Eid salah at home.
PREPARING FOR SALAT AL-EID
You can follow the sunnah of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) to prepare for Salat Al-Eid.
- Perform ghusl (bath) before prayers
- Eat an odd number of dates
- Dress up and wear your festive clothes
- Exchange well-wishes with family members and friends by saying Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minkum – May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you
HOW TO OFFER EID-UL-FITR PRAYER AT HOME: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Offering Eid prayer at home is the same as the prayer for Eid at the mosque. However, the only difference is that there will be no Eid sermon (khutbah) at home.
The correct time for praying Eid salah at home starts 15 minutes after sunrise and lasts until 10 to 15 minutes before Dhuhr (midday).
If you are leading the prayer as an imam, you have to recite the surahs from the Qur’an out loud and call out the takbeers. Whereas the rest of the congregation has to follow you.
Here is a step-by-step guide on the Eid prayer procedure at home:
- Eid prayer has two rak’ahs (parts) with extra takbeers. You start with a non-verbal niyyah. This isn’t said out loud. Then you say the first takbeer – takbeerat-ul-ihram (Allahu Akbar) followed by six more takbeers in the first rakah. Reciting the opening supplication is optional.
- For each takbeer from the imam, you have to raise your hands and quietly recite ‘subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wala ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar’. This will be followed by the imam reciting Surah Al Fatihah and another surah out loud. During this phase, the rest of the group should quietly listen to the imam with their arms folded across their bodies.
- At the call of ‘Allahu Akbar’, you will go into a bowing position known as rukua. Next, at the ‘Sami Allahu liman Hamidah’ call, you will stand tall again and quietly say ‘Rabbana wa lakal-hamd’. Next, the imam will say ‘Allahu Akbar’, an intimation to go in sujud (prostration). After two sujuds, your first rak’ah of Eid prayer will be complete. Rise at the call of Allahu Akbar.
- Five takbeers will be called during the second rak’ah, and you will repeat the imam’s call and action. In between the takbeers, you have to say ‘Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wala ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar’.
- Listen to the imam reciting Surah Al Fatihah and an additional surah. Then follow the same procedure for rukua and sujoods as you did in the first rak’ah. After the two sujoods, you will sit for Tashshahud. Once completed, the imam will call ‘Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah’ and turn his head towards the right shoulder and then to the left. Follow the imam, and your Eid prayer at home will be completed.
- When offering prayer as an individual, you will be your own imam.
FAQS ABOUT EID AL FITR 2024 PRAYER TIME
WHAT IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR EID PRAYER?
Muslims can offer salat al-Eid or Eid prayers any time after the Fajr prayers and before noon. The correct time to offer Eid salah starts 15 minutes after sunrise and lasts until 10 to 15 minutes before Dhuhr (midday).
CAN I OFFER EID PRAYER ALONE?
It is best to offer your Eid prayers in a congregation. However, there is no restriction on offering Eid Al Fitr prayers at home.
WHEN IS EID AL FITR IN THE UAE?
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE will fall on Tuesday, 10th April 2024, or Wednesday, 11th April 2024. The UAE moon-sighting committee will announce the final decision. Eid Al Fitr in Dubai will be celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm.
WHAT ARE THE EID PRAYER TIMINGS?
Eid prayers can be performed starting 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise. You can pray until ‘zawal’ time, i.e. 10 to 15 minutes before the Dhuhr prayer. Bookmark this page to know the Eid Al Fitr prayer time in Abu Dhabi and the accurate Eid Al Fitr prayer time in Dubai.
CAN I EAT SOMETHING BEFORE THE EID PRAYER?
Yes, eating something sweet before the prayer is an Islamic tradition. It is sunnah to have an odd number of dates. However, it is not obligatory.
WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR PRAYING EID NAMAZ AT HOME?
It is the same as it would be for prayers in a mosque. If you have new clothes, that would be ideal. If not, you can always wear clean clothes that fit Islamic requirements.
IS EID PRAYER COMPULSORY FOR WOMEN?
Performing Eid prayers is not obligatory for women. However, it is a recommended sunnah.
If you want to learn how a woman can pray Eid prayer at home, please note that the procedure for Eid prayer for ladies at home is the same as stated above.
HOW MANY TAKBEERS ARE THERE IN THE EID PRAYER?
Eid-e-Salat consists of two rak’ahs, during which you have to say twelve takbeers.
This concludes our 2024 Eid Al Fitr prayer time schedule for Dubai and the rest of the UAE. In addition to Eid Al Fitr, here is how you can keep track of daily prayer times in Dubai.
For Muslims, the significance of Eid Al Fitr goes way beyond the festivities. This is a time to show gratitude, appreciate the love, people and things they have been blessed with and share happiness with those around them. Like Dubai, Eid in Abu Dhabi is a fun and happening occasion.
You can also read our guide to learn about wishing and responding to Eid wishes.
To carry on the spirit of sharing this Eid, send your distant loved ones Eid presents through the online gift delivery services in Dubai so they know you’ve been thinking of them. You can engage in fun activities to celebrate Eid at home.
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