Dubai, August 30: It’s Eid Al Fitr on Tuesday for millions of Muslims across the globe who are celebrating after a month-long day time fasting during Ramadan.
People were seen dressed in their best clothes and hugging and kissing friends and relatives. In the UAE, festivities start soon after the early morning prayers at the various prayer grounds and mosques across the emirates.
The moon sighting committee chaired by Hadif Juan Al Dahiri, Minister of Justice, which met in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening, said that the new moon was sighted on Monday evening.
The committee said that in cooperation with neighbouring countries in the region, Monday will be the last day of Ramadan, and Tuesday will be the first day of Eid.
For many people the first day of Eid is exclusively for visiting relatives and the elders of the family. For expatriate Muslims, many of whom are away from their families, it is a day for long-distance calls. Special food is prepared at homes to serve on the occasion.
Unlike last year, it is still hit and humid and not exactly weather for a day at the beach. Temperature in the coastal areas is expected to remain between 28 to 43 degree Celsius, 26 to 47 in the interior areas, and 25 to 35 in the mountainous areas. But still people came out in large numbers to relax in the green parks and barbecue their lunch.
–Agencies