Eid al-Adha 2026: Key Prayer Timings for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
Eid al-Adha 2026: Prayer Timings in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on May 27, 2026, across the Middle East. Key prayer timings include 5:51 AM in Abu Dhabi, 5:54 AM in Makkah, and 5:00 AM in Qatar. The festival emphasizes the practice of Qurbani, involving the sacrifice of an animal.
- 01Eid al-Adha starts on the evening of May 26, 2026, and lasts until May 29.
- 02In the UAE, prayer timings vary by location, with Abu Dhabi at 5:51 AM and Dubai at 5:45 AM.
- 03Saudi Arabia's prayers will begin 15 minutes after sunrise, with Makkah starting at 5:54 AM.
- 04Qatar has designated 733 mosques for prayers, starting at 5:00 AM.
- 05The Qurbani sacrifice is a significant aspect of Eid al-Adha, emphasizing charity.
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Eid al-Adha, a significant Islamic festival, will be celebrated on May 27, 2026, marking the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. The festival begins on the evening of May 26 and continues until May 29. Morning prayers, or namaz, are a central part of the celebrations. In the UAE, prayer timings vary by city; for instance, Abu Dhabi will hold prayers at 5:51 AM, while Dubai's prayers are set for 5:45 AM. In Saudi Arabia, the prayers will commence 15 minutes post-sunrise, with Makkah starting at 5:54 AM. Qatar will host prayers at 5:00 AM across 733 designated mosques and outdoor areas. A key tradition during Eid al-Adha is Qurbani, where Muslims sacrifice an animal, distributing the meat among family, friends, and those in need, reflecting the festival's charitable spirit.
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The prayer timings and practices during Eid al-Adha will affect local communities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar as they prepare for the festival.
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