Riyadh/Abu Dhabi, June 14: Eid al-Fitr prayer timings have been issued in some parts of the United Arab Emirates, whereas, the confirmed timings are yet to be disclosed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The date of Eid celebration is, however, yet to be confirmed as the crescent moon sighting is awaited.
The special prayers of Eid al-Fitr is not given a skip by any believing Muslim. The prayer involves two rikaat, prayed behind the Imam. Below are the timings shared of Eid namaz in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
At What Time Will Eid al-Fitr Prayers be Held in KSA, Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah?
In Abu Dhabi, Eid prayers will be held at 5:00am, in Al Ain, the prayers will be held at 5:57am. In Western Region of the Emirates, Eid al-Fitr namaz will be held at 6:02am. In Sharjah, the prayers are scheduled at 5:44am.
In the eastern suburb of Al Al Dhaid city, the prayer will be held at 5:43am, whereas, in Al Bateeh area, the prayers will begin at 5:41am.
In Al Hamriya, Al Madam and Maleha area, the prayers will be held at 5:44am.
The prayer timings have not been confirmed in various parts of KSA by the time this report was first published. The Eid prayers, however, will be held only after 5:24 am -- 20 minutes after sunrise. The official announcement is awaited.
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