Jakarta, Indonesia -- On motorcycles, cars, buses, planes or by boat, millions of Indonesians are travelling to their hometowns in the annual Eid holiday exodus that is expected to peak by Thursday. Major seaports and toll roads are packed, while airports and bus terminals are also full of travellers looking forward...

Most of the participants, in the poll from as far away as Egypt and Lebanon, picked up Dubai to celebrate the festival in, with Doha coming at a distant second.

Muslims during Eid Al Adha traditionally buy a whole sheep to be slaughtered and distributed among friends, family, and the poor.

From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The move came after a Houthi official called this week for both sides to release 200 prisoners before the coming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Here’s a look at how the price of an Iftar meal compares to a standard meal eaten in moths other than Ramadan.

The holiday will last till the third day of the month of Shawwal, which is yet to be declared.

The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.

The council has also set minimum values of iftar meals and atonement for not fasting during the previous Ramadan.

The night-time closure of businesses and curbs on movement of people and vehicles will remain in place