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Middle East Hub offers online information about Festivals in Dubai. A few popular festivals of Dubai are Eid Al-Adha, Al-Hijra, Ramadan, National Day Celebrations and Eid Al-Fitr.
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Eid Al-Adha is one of the most popular festivals of Dubai. This four-day festival is celebrated all over Dubai in the month of February and March. Another highlight of this festival is pilgrimage to Mecca.

Holiday Date (Islamic calendar) Approx. Date (Gregorian calendar)
Prophet’s birthday 12 Rabi II April - May
Eid Al-Fitr 1 Shawaal November
Eid Al-Adha 10 Dhul-Hijah Jan - Feb
Muslim New Year 1 Muharram Feb - March
Ramadan 1 Ramadan October
Prophet’s ascension 27 Rajab September
Ashura 10 Muharram Feb - March

Another popular festival in Dubai is Al-Hijra, also known as the Islamic New Year. Muslims celebrate this festival across the world. It is usually celebrated during the month of Muharram on its first day.

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 is celebrated across Dubai with great fun and fervor. It is a three-day festival and is usually held in the month of December. Another popular festival in Dubai is National Day Celebrations. It is celebrated across Dubai on 2nd December. It is celebrated to mark their independence from Britain.

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