The skies over Abu Dhabi this year be witnessing a fireworks extravaganza during the first three days of the Eid Al Adha holidays, which is expected to take place from July 20-22.
The fireworks display is being organized by Yas Island, along with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and will begin at 9 pm from the Yas Bay waterfront.
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For those unable to be present at the site of the fireworks, the display will be live-streamed on Yas Island’s social media channels to view “virtually” since mass gatherings are prohibited as part of the island’s precautionary measures.
Astronomers anticipate that Arafat Day or the 9th day of Dhu Al Hijja will fall on July 19, Monday. This means Eid Al Adha will be on July 20, Tuesday making the week a six-day public holiday for those who have two days off every week. However, these holidays still depend on the official announcement of the UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee.
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Meanwhile, other places in the UAE are also preparing for the festivities. Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alama will perform at Dubai Opera July on 15 and 16 — as a prelude to Eid Al Adha.
Dubai will also host a two-day concert of celebrated Pakistani artist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on July 21 and 23 at the Coca-Cola Arena. (AW)
