Plan your Eid Salat with ease, no matter where you are!
The UAE celebrates Eid as a spiritual occasion which brings people together through community events and joyful early morning prayer services. The residents of UAE need to check the local eid prayer timings and select suitable prayer locations.
The following guide provides Eid prayer timings for all emirates together with recommended mosque locations throughout each emirate.
๐ Dubai
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:45 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Grand Bur Dubai Mosque
- ๐ Zabeel Mosque
- ๐ Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (Al Safa)
- ๐ Al Salam Mosque (Al Barsha)
- ๐ Nad Al Sheba Mosque
- ๐ Al Rahim Mosque (Dubai Marina)
๐Official updates via IACAD Dubai.
๐ Abu Dhabi
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:50 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- ๐ Maryam bint Mohammed Mosque (Mushrif)
- ๐ Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Mosque (Al Ain)
- ๐ Al Aziz Mosque (Reem Island)
- ๐ Al Basit Mosque (Mohammed Bin Zayed City)
- ๐ Masjid Al Rahman (Baniyas)
๐For prayer venues, visit Awqaf Abu Dhabi.
๐ Sharjah
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:44 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ King Faisal Mosque
- ๐ Al Noor Mosque (Al Majaz)
- ๐ Al Qasimia Mosque
- ๐ Al Sahaba Mosque (Al Khan)
- ๐ Al Rahman Mosque (Muwailih)
- ๐ Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque
๐Sharjahโs Department of Islamic Affairs publishes a full venue list before Eid.
๐ Ajman
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:44 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Sheikh Zayed Mosque Ajman
- ๐ Al Nuaimi Mosque
- ๐ Al Rashidiya Central Mosque
- ๐ Al Raqaib Mosque
- ๐ Al Hamidiya Mosque
- ๐ Al Zahra Mosque
๐Family-friendly areas with open prayer grounds available.
๐ Umm Al Quwain
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:44 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Sheikh Zayed Mosque UAQ
- ๐ Al Salam Mosque
- ๐ Al Madeena Mosque
- ๐ Al Raudah Mosque
- ๐ UAQ Central Mosque
- ๐ Masjid Al Abrar
๐Less crowded, ideal for peaceful prayer.
๐ Ras Al Khaimah
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:41 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Sheikh Zayed Mosque RAK
- ๐ Al Muhairi Mosque
- ๐ Corniche Mosque
- ๐ Masjid Al Jazeera
- ๐ Masjid Al Mamourah
- ๐ Al Dhait Central Mosque
๐Free parking at most central prayer grounds.
๐ Fujairah
๐ Eid Prayer Time: 5:41 AM
Top Locations:
- ๐ Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah
- ๐ Al Bidya Mosque (oldest mosque in the UAE)
- ๐ Masjid Al Farooq (Fujairah City)
- ๐ Masjid Al Rawda
- ๐ Masjid Al Huda (Dibba Fujairah)
- ๐ Al Faseel Mosque
๐Stunning coastal views for a serene Eid morning.
Eid prayer timings across other UAE locations
Al Ain City: 5:43am
Al Dhafra City: 5:55 am
Eastern Region of Sharjah: 5:41 am
Tips for Attending Eid Prayer in UAE
๐ Arrive early at least 30 minutes before the prayer time to secure parking and get a comfortable position
๐งผ Avoid long queues; perform wudu at home
๐ง Dress respectfully; wear festive clothing that follows modest dress codes.
๐งบ Be prepared; bring your own prayer mat to pray in open spaces
๐ The reward system includes listening to the Khutbah (sermon) after Salat.
FAQs
Q: Is it possible for a non-Muslim to perform Eid prayers in a mosque?
A: Yes. Non-Muslims can observe Eid prayers in designated areas of some large mosques (like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque). Non-Muslims can attend as respectful observers to learn and experience the spirit of Eid as long as they dress modestly and follow mosque etiquette.
Q: Are prayer timings the same across the UAE?
No. The prayer times have a small variation of several minutes between the different emirates.
Q: Can women attend Eid prayers?
Yes. The main mosques in the country have designated areas for female worshipers.
Q: Will there be open-air Eid prayer grounds?
Yes. Open Eid Musallahs are arranged in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Q: Is it compulsory to attend Eid Salat?
Yes. Itโs a highly recommended Sunnah for all Muslims.
We wish you Eid Mubarak and Happy Holidays in UAE
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