United Arab Emirates Events and Festivals

12/09/2009 - 12/12/2009Eid al-Adha

One of the most important religious festivals in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Lasting for four days, it is a religious holiday that is celebrated throughout Dubai and remembers the ram that Abraham sacrificed in place of his son Ismail (Isaac). During the festival, it is traditional to slaughter lambs and the meat is distributed to the poor and needy.