The festival of Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Fast-breaking, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month. This holiday marks the end of the 29 or 30 days of fasting that took place during Ramadan's entire month.
 

In UAE, Eid signifies a time of celebration where entertainment is in full swing. Tourists and locals alike can watch spectacular shows at the city's biggest malls and entertainment spots. Furthermore, roaming shows and music concerts are available as well as individual performances. Apart from all this, there are also other special offers within the amusement parks in Dubai and across the country as part of the Eid celebrations. During Eid-al-Fitr celebrations in the UAE, there is a week-long holiday. Here's how the UAE celebrates Eid and how it did it this year.

Celebrating Eid in Dubai
 

Eid is celebrated with fervour in Dubai. All over the city, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and authorities prepare themselves accordingly. Bookings for all kinds of events need to be done in advance, and air tickets are hard to come by. This is a time when the whole family gets together to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. As part of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), a variety of family-friendly activities are being held in the city.
 

Eid in Dubai is made particularly grand by UAE government efforts. It's a lot of fun to participate in the Eid celebration that the authorities organize. This includes music festivals, shopping festivals, and other events. Many retail outlets and chains also introduce Eid offers during this time. This year, big family celebrations made a comeback. People had flocked to shopping malls and supermarkets to buy last-minute Eid gifts and paraphernalia the day before the celebrations.
 

How Dubai Celebrated Eid This Year
 

Dubai was ablaze with decorations, light installations, and fireworks displays. Also, friends and family enjoyed the Dubai Food Festival's Eid Big Breakfast, delicious dishes, and live music at Time Out Market.
 

Abdul Majeed Abdullah, Nassif Zeytoun, Conor Maynard, and Steve Aoki were among the international musicians who performed during the festivities.
 

At JBR, Bluewaters, and The Beach, people enjoyed incredible fireworks displays for Eid. Shopping malls offered incredible deals and promotions. Dubai Food Festival held an Eid Big Breakfast at Time Out Market.
 

Celebration at Global Village
 

The Global Village hosted a memorable Eid Al Fitr on Monday for thousands of guests. Season 26's final week will host fireworks every night, with extended hours from 5 pm until 2 am. The multicultural destination offers 26 country pavilions representing 80 cultures, entertainment, fun-filled activities for children of all ages and fireworks every night.

The open-air Majlis of the World, with air conditioning, will remain open during the Eid holiday for a traditional Arabic ambience. Guests are spending the last days of the season shopping and watching Main Stage shows. It is also the first time that Global Village has celebrated Eid Al Fitr with visitors.
 

Eid Shopping in UAE
 

As a part of the gifting culture prevalent during Eid, boutiques, department stores, and retail outlets recognize and acknowledge it. This leads to some excellent deals. The sales range from big-name brands to department stores and supermarkets. Usually, Eid offers are announced at the last minute and it is the perfect time to shop.
 

So, don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the culture and the cuisine of the Middle East during Eid!