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Eid Al Adha

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Living in the UAE

Eid Al Adha in the UAE: Dates, Public Holidays & the Festival of Sacrifice

Eid Al Adha is one of the two great festivals of the Islamic year and one of the most significant public holidays in the UAE calendar. Known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, it coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and brings the country a long, cherished break for prayer, family and generosity. Because…

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