The first morning prayers of Eid — in pictures

Muslims in the UAE come together to mark the end of Ramadan

Muslims pray in Dubai's Al Barsha district on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Chris Whiteoak / The National

People gather for morning prayers at the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Victor Besa / The National

Eid began on Friday in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Morning prayers at the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed the First Mosque on Friday. Victor Besa / The National

Muslims offer prayers in Al Barsha on Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Thursday was the 29th and final day of Ramadan this year. Victor Besa / The National

Eid marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast for Muslims. Pawan Singh / The National

It is a celebratory occasion marked by morning prayers, family get-togethers, the giving of gifts as well as charitable donations. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Pupils in the UAE will return to school on Monday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Muslims greet each other on the first day of Eid at the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed the First Mosque. Victor Besa / The National

Morning prayers on the first day of Eid in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Muslims celebrate Eid in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Eid activities in recent years were disrupted by Covid-19, with more muted celebrations taking place. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Travel and safety restrictions have been lifted around the world, adding an extra sense of joy and anticipation to the festivities. Victor Besa / The National

Worshippers prepare to pray on the first day of Eid in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A man prays at dawn on the first day of Eid. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Muslims exchange Eid greetings after morning prayers on Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A child offers sweets after Eid morning prayers in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National

People arrive for morning prayers in Al Barsha on Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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