Emiratis and Expats Celebrate Eid in Abu Dhabi
From burying meat deep underground to eating a Thanksgiving dinner, Emiratis will be celebrating Eid Al Adha this year in a variety of ways.
Jamila Al Ali’s family will be incorporating elements of her Emirati father’s and American mother’s culture in their celebrations. The first day of the holiday begins with a visit to Ms Al Ali’s uncle’s house after Eid prayers, where the family witnesses the slaughtering of sheep in his courtyard.
“I was 14 the first time I saw it and I couldn’t eat the meat afterward, but now I’ve seen it so many times I think I could do it myself,” said the 27-year old. Details
