For the 1st time, our Eidul Adha this year was different. We use to treat Eidul Adha as a 2nd-rated holidays. That means, no open houses or makan-makan. The Raya mood is usually gone on the way back from the mosque. The only "grand" thing about Eidul Adha is the Qurban.
But in Dubai, we realized that we celebrate this Eid as much and as hype as the Eidul Fitr. Open houses... that included BBQ... And 2 days of tiring but satisfying trips around the Emirate.
On the Eid morning, for the first time we went to the Matrade building for Eidul Adha prayer and takbir... followed by a small buffet-styled breakfast.
Then the makan-makan session started. It was almost midnight when we got home.
The 2nd day was also the same. We had 3 (or 4) invitations, including one in Dubai Ladies Club which my wife attended (it's only for Muslimat). Once again, we arrived home late at night.
On Sunday evening we had a BBQ dinner in Arabian Ranches... Got home almost midnight as well.
To everybody who had invited us, thank you very much for your hospitality. May Allah bless you and your family with HIS sustenance.
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims... From Dubai, UAE.
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