If you are going to travel to the UAE, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the calendar of holidays celebrated by the population of this country. Knowing the most important dates is necessary to make a trip plan. By attending bright festive events, you can make your time in the country unforgettable. First, you need to understand this issue in more detail here.
Time zones
The official timekeeping in the country is based on the Gregorian calendar. At the same time, the Islamic holidays recognized in the UAE are tied to the lunar calendar. Every year there are some fluctuations in the dates of the festivities for this reason.
Tourists should also keep in mind that time zones vary in different parts of the country. In most of the country, the population is guided by the time of the Persian Gulf (UTC+4). But in other areas, such as Dubai, which is popular with tourists, the time zone is different: UTC+3. Therefore, it is worth considering such a time difference for proper coordination of events.
Eid al-Adha
This is a holiday that is celebrated at the beginning of summer. It is also known as Eid al-Adha. The holiday lasts for four days. At this time, many important rituals are observed that accompany the celebration. In particular, we are talking about the pilgrimage to Mecca. These days, the largest number of pilgrims go to the main Muslim shrine. This event unites Muslims all over the world.
Believers should sacrifice an animal on this day. Usually, a lamb acts as a sacrificial animal. His meat is divided into family, friends, and a share is necessarily allocated for the poor. On this sacred holiday, it is especially important to pay attention to those in need who have been less fortunate in life.
On this day, close people gather together at a large table, give each other gifts, and feel the continuity of intra-community ties.
