Dubai is a real happening place. The colorful festivals and events in Dubai have always attracted the people from all over the world to come here and participate in the merrymaking. The festivals in Dubai adds much more charm to the tours to Dubai.
Dubai offers an enviable choice of events and activities all around the year drawing flocks of tourists and residents from all over the world and the UAE. In Dubai you can enjoy spectacular traditional and major international sports events like camel racing and dhow regattas, World offshore powerboat championships or the world's richest horse-race - The Dubai World Cup This city is always buzzing with activities, events and festivals.
Some of the major festivals in Dubai are:
Eid-ul-Adha & Hajj:
Eid Al Adha is a festival of sacrifice. It is celebrated at the end of Hajj. This is the most important celebration in Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth and last month (Eid ul-Hijjah) of the Islamic (Hijra) calendar.
This Festival is followed by a 'Feast of Sacrifice', which pays homage to the Prophet Abraham's(PBUH) unselfish act of sacrificing his son, Ishmael, to God. In turn, God spared the boy's life and instead substituted a sheep. Now in remembrance, people sacrifice a lamb, goat, or other animal, and give the meat to family, friends, relatives, and most importantly, the poor.
Eid-Ul-Adha is a four-day celebration. It commences on the 10th day of Thul Hijjah and is celebrated in a manner similar to Eid-Ul-Fitr. It starts with a special holiday prayer, performed in congregation in the Masjid (Mosque) or other suitable place. It is a time of celebration, of visiting family and friends and of thanking ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta'ala), for all the blessings bestowed upon us. Fasting is prohibited during these days.
Ramadan
Ramadan is another major festival in Dubai. It is the month of fasting. During Ramadan festival, all bars and pubs are closed. No alcohol is being served in restaurants. Non-Muslims are also prohibited from eating, drinking or smoking in public places. It is usually celebrated in the month of November.
Eid Al Fitr
Eid-Al Fitr is celebrated across Dubai with great fun and fervor. It is a three-day festival and is usually held in the month of December.Eid Al Fitr is a feast marking the end of Ramadan and is celebrated over three days. Celebrations start after prayers in the morning, and gifts are exchanged.
