Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates and prayer arrangements announced across Gulf

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have announced the official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026 and city-specific prayer timings. The UAE has issued guidance that open-air prayers will not be held, with all Eid prayers to take place inside mosques. The UAE Fatwa Council also clarified rules about prayer timing and the payment of Zakat al Fitr before the Eid prayers.