Residents say ...

Ahmad Al Muhairi, 33, Emirati

“I’m going to spend Eid Al Adha with my wife and three children. I’m happy that we’re all together, because the festival is an important time, to celebrate and to be with the family. We are going to visit a lot of places in Abu Dhabi including the corniche, Emirates Palace, shopping malls and the newly opened Warner Bros World. We want to watch the fireworks shows happening in the evening as well, so there’s a lot to see and do.”

Mohammad Akif, 26, Indian

“I am coming to Abu Dhabi with my wife, to visit my new in-laws during Eid. I got married just six months ago, so we are a new family and it’s good to spend the festival together. We’re going to have a nice lunch over traditional food and then spend the evening together and maybe go out and watch the fireworks. As it’s a long holiday, we also have plans to meet and go out with friends, once all the family gatherings are over.”

Mohammad Ishfar, 30, Pakistani

“I started my Eid Al Adha with the traditional morning prayers at Shaikh Zayed Mosque. I really wanted to visit the mosque for this year’s Eid; the last time I took part in Eid prayers was two years ago and so this time, I wanted to be there again. After prayers, I’ll be spending the rest of the day with friends in Abu Dhabi. We will visit parks, shopping malls and definitely watch the fireworks in the evening. That will be the routine for the entire holidays, just being with my friends and having a good time. We are all usually busy during the working week and don’t have a lot of time, so holidays like these are a good occasion to catch up together.”