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A woman looks at vegetables on display at Abu Dhabi Fruit and Vegetable Market.

The Abu Dhabi Fruit and Vegetable Market was busy on Friday morning. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Many shoppers were stocking up in preparation for Eid Al Adha celebrations.

A shopper at Abu Dhabi Fruits & Vegetable Market checks out the fresh produce.

Eid Al Adha, known as the festival of the sacrifice, will begin on Saturday, July 9.

UAE workers will enjoy a long weekend to mark the festival.

A customer takes a seat as he orders fruit.

This year, Eid Al Adha has come shortly after the closure of schools for the summer holidays.

The next likely long weekend off for residents will probably be in December, for Commemoration Day and National Day.

A vendor talks to a customer at the market.

Fruits on display at Abu Dhabi Fruits and Vegetable Market.

A woman looks at vegetables on display at Abu Dhabi Fruit and Vegetable Market.

The Abu Dhabi Fruit and Vegetable Market was busy on Friday morning. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Many shoppers were stocking up in preparation for Eid Al Adha celebrations.

A shopper at Abu Dhabi Fruits & Vegetable Market checks out the fresh produce.

Eid Al Adha, known as the festival of the sacrifice, will begin on Saturday, July 9.

UAE workers will enjoy a long weekend to mark the festival.

A customer takes a seat as he orders fruit.

This year, Eid Al Adha has come shortly after the closure of schools for the summer holidays.

The next likely long weekend off for residents will probably be in December, for Commemoration Day and National Day.

A vendor talks to a customer at the market.

Fruits on display at Abu Dhabi Fruits and Vegetable Market.

A woman looks at vegetables on display at Abu Dhabi Fruit and Vegetable Market.

Busy morning at Abu Dhabi vegetable market before Eid Al Adha - in pictures

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