In the UAE, Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on 17th June 2024. Muslims around the world celebrate this Eid as a ‘Festival of Sacrifice.’ It starts with a congregational prayer, but you must know the timings to attend it. While mosques have a different Eid Al Adha prayer time in Abu Dhabi, it is important to know the starting time to make preparations for Eid.
Let’s go through the Eid Al Adha prayer time in the capital and start with the festive season.
- Abu Dhabi Eid Al Adha Prayer Time
- Five Options to Offer Eid Al Adha Prayers in Abu Dhabi
- How to offer Salat Al-Eid at Home
- Sunnah of Eid Prayers
- FAQs
Abu Dhabi Eid Al Adha Prayer Time
Keeping this in mind, expect the Eid prayer time to start from 5:57 am onwards. However, this will differ from area to area and mosque to mosque. Eid prayers are a crucial part of the day and you wouldn’t want to miss it. It is always better to confirm the exact time with the mosque authorities a day prior to Eid.
The following are the Eid Al Adha prayer times in Abu Dhabi:
Regions | Eid Al Adha Prayer Time |
| Abu Dhabi City | 05:57 am |
| Al Ain | 05:51 am |
| Zayed City | 06:02 am |
| Al Dhafra | 06:02 am |
Five Options to Offer Eid Al Adha Prayers in Abu Dhabi
You must know the Eid prayer times in Dubai, the UAE’s capital, have slightly different timings. Meanwhile, the Eid prayer timings are announced separately for each Mosque. The Eid Al Adha prayer time in Abu Dhabi or anywhere in the world starts after 15 minutes of sunrise.
Below are five options to offer your Eid prayers in Abu Dhabi. Ensure that you find out about the Eid prayer times in these Mosques to plan your Eid prayers on time.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Nestled between the busy streets of Al Rawdah, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosque in the world. It is peaceful inside and a complete architectural marvel on the outside. The 82 differently-sized domes of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque make it look all the more unique.
Al Aziz Mosque
Situated on Al Reem Island, Tamouh, this mosque has a modern towering design and architecture. For the expats, it is a must-visit site when it is all lit up at night. The beautiful Arabic calligraphy shines bright in the mosque, making it a scenic beauty. Having a capacity of more than 1000 worshippers, this mosque is one of the largest mosque in Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Mosque
Located in Al Nayhan neighbourhood, this is a peaceful mosque to pray at. It is known for its impressive architecture and serene ambience. Not only does it serve its purpose as a place of worship but it is also used for community gatherings.
Mosque Of The First Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan
Nestled in the Al Manhal neighbourhood, this mosque is another one of those architectural masterpieces that are built to perfection. It can capacitate a good number of people.
Note:
The mosque has a specific dress code. When visiting the mosque, the ladies must remember to bring their scarves to cover their heads. The gentlemen are fine as long as their knees and elbows are covered.
Open Eid Grounds
Not all the nearby mosques are large enough to accommodate a crowd as large as the one that gathers up on Eid days. Therefore there are open grounds (Eidgah) where the Eid prayers are arranged for the neighbourhood. These open grounds are spotted in almost every other area in Abu Dhabi and special arrangements are made only for Eid prayers.
Praying in an open area is, in fact, a Sunnah, and this tradition dates back to the time of the Holy Prophet as mosques couldn’t accommodate a large congregation.
How to offer Salat Al-Eid at Home
There is an exception for females, children, the elderly, and specially-able. They can offer their Eid namaz at home. Or, if you cannot visit the mosque to offer Eid prayers, you can always arrange a congregation at home.
For those of you who will be praying at home, there are some sets of guidelines that you are advised to follow.
- You can choose an adult male to lead the prayers.
- There should be a congregation of at least 2-3 people.
- Take a proper bath (ghusl) in order to purify yourselves from all sorts of impurities.
- Try to follow the other Sunnahs.
Sunnah of Eid Prayers
We are listing down some Sunnahs of the Holy Prophet (SAWS) that you can follow to better prepare for your Eid Salah.
- Do Ghusl – a proper ritual bath
- Wear new or the finest clothes that you have
- Eat, preferably something sweet, such as dates, before heading for Eid prayer. This signifies the breaking of the fast and gratitude. The Holy Prophet (SAWS) used to eat an odd number of dates before heading for Salat Al-Eid.
- Recite Takbirat on your way to Mosque: (“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd”) translating into “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.”
- Going early for the prayer and listening to the sermon (Khutbah) attentively. The Khutbah revives spirituality in an individual and it usually emphasizes upon the basic values of Islam such as peace, compassion, unity, and brotherhood.
- Exchange Eid greetings and good wishes with your friends and fellow Muslims, such as saying “Assalamu-Alaykum”, “Eid Mubarak” or “Happy Eid”.
FAQs
Eid Al Adha prayer time in the UAE starts from 5:52 am onwards. To be on the safe side, please check the prayer timings a day or two prior to Eid.
Yes, you can offer your Eid prayers at home while following the right set of guidelines on how to pray at home. Precisely, a male at home can lead a congregation of at least 2 to 3 people.
This was a complete guide to Eid Al Adha prayer timing in Abu Dhabi. Ensure that you follow these times to avoid missing the prayers. Moreover, you can find various places to visit in Dubai during Eid.
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