Dubai: The UAE Fatwa Council has issued a statement confirming that Eid Al Adha, which occurs on Friday, June 6, will be observed separately from the Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer.

This clarification addresses a long-standing scholarly discussion concerning the obligations of prayer when these two significant religious events coincide.

The Council emphasized that both the Eid prayer and the Friday prayer should be conducted independently at their respective times, adhering to the Sunnah associated with each occasion.

The statement reflects an interpretation grounded in Islamic teachings, specifically citing verses from the Holy Quran along with the practices of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

This ruling is consistent with the views of a majority of Islamic scholars and is supported by predominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence.

The Eid prayer consists of two rak’ahs (units of prayer) and is performed shortly after sunrise, beginning with an additional number of takbeerat (declarations of “Allahu Akbar”).

Specifically, in the first rak’ah, the imam recites seven takbeerat after the opening takbeer, followed by Surah Al-Fatiha.

In the second rak’ah, five takbeerat are recited after the imam rises from sujood before the recitation takes place.

Unlike other prayers, the Eid prayer is conducted without an adhan (call to prayer) and is followed by a khutbah (sermon) that underscores key values celebrated during Eid, including gratitude, sacrifice, and social unity.

Typically, worshippers gather in large open spaces or mosques, dressed in their finest attire, to commemorate this spiritually significant and festive occasion.