The major festivals in Dubai include Eid-Al-Adha, Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr, National Day Festival, Dubai International Film Festival, and Dubai Shopping Festival. Eid-Al-Adha is a three day celebration that commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. Ramadan is the month of fasting where bars are closed and public eating and drinking are prohibited. Eid Al Fitr is a three day feast after one month of Ramadan involving prayers, gifts, and celebrations. National Day is celebrated annually on December 2nd to mark Dubai's independence from Britain.

1. FESTIVALS OF UAE

2. Some of the major festivals in Dubai are:
 Eid-Al-Adha
 Ramadan
 Eid Al Fitr
 National Day Festival
 Dubai International Film Festival
 Dubai Shopping Festival

3.  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 of the
islamic calender
This Festival is followed by a ‘Feast of Sacrifice’, which pays
homage to the Prophet Ibrahim’s(PBUH) unselfish act of
sacrificing his son, Ismael, 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-Al-Adha is a three-day celebration. It commences on the 10th
day of Thul Hijjah and is celebrated in a manner similar to Eid-al-
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.

4.  Ramadan is a 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
between the months of October to November.

5.  Eid-Al Fitr is celebrated across Dubai with
great fun and fervor. It is a three-day festival
and is usually held after one month of
Ramadan. 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.

6.  National Day festival is very popular festival of
Dubai. It is celebrated across Dubai every year
on 2nd December. It is celebrated to mark their
independence from Britain. The National Day
Festival in Dubai is celebrated to mark a very
important day in the history of Dubai. This is the
day when the city of Dubai had won back its
much treasured independence from the colonial
rule of the British.
On this day, the doors of the city's most beautiful
and important monuments are thrown open to
the public. To celebrate the National Day
Festival thousand of foreigners and citizens
gather in Dubai and a host of events and
functions are staged.

7.  The Dubai International Film Festival was
launched in 2004 with its theme of ‘Bridging
Cultures. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event,
presented and organized by the Dubai
Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
Under the Honorary Chairmanship of His
Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
DIFF is going into its fourth year. Reflecting
Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multicultural
character, the festival showcases a wide
selection of features, shorts and documentaries
from around the world.

8.  Dubai Shopping Festival is basically a shopping paradise.
Dubai is know around the world as such a paradise
throughout the year, but they really lay out the red carpet
during shopping festival month, with over 2,300 retails
outlets participating, that offer everything imaginable
from gold, perfume, haute couture, cars, electronics to
handicrafts and textiles.
As universal brotherhood, happiness, excitement, joy and
adventure became the signature trademarks of Dubai
Shopping Festival, the Festival itself became a tribute to
the inherent ambition and strength of the people of the
United Arab Emirates. Local and multinational brands
acknowledged their faith in the event, and brands like
Visa, Pepsi and Emirates Airlines became partners to DSF's
growth.
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