00:00Eid al-Fitr, the celebration which marks the end of Ramadan, will be very different this year.
00:06The three-day public holiday is, under normal circumstances, all about being with your family, visiting friends, and having big lunches together.
00:16However, this year, a few rules need to be followed.
00:19It is usually customary for Muslims to wake up extra early in the morning, shower, dress in smart clothes, then go to the mosque for a special Eid prayer.
00:29This year, due to COVID-19, Muslims have been asked to pray the Eid prayers at home.
00:34They're also not allowed to host any group prayers.
00:37Normally, big family gatherings take place in the afternoon during Eid al-Fitr.
00:42They involve huge family lunches and lots of people chatting and catching up.
00:47This year, the UAE government has warned against all Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
00:51So if you want to invite anyone over to your home, you might face a 10,000 dirham fine.
00:56It is a customary tradition for money to be given away during Eid.
01:00This is known as the Hidayah.
01:02Usually, older members of the family will give younger family members Eid money.
01:07It is always in cash and they always use crisp new bills.
01:11However, the UAE government has discouraged giving Eid money away.
01:14Cash can transfer viruses and should not be given away to anyone this holiday.
01:19Usually, Muslims will also donate money to the poor and needy before and after the Eid prayers.
01:25You will usually see wealthier members of society around the mosques
01:29squeeze a little bit of cash into the hands of those who need it the most.
01:33However, this year, since Eid prayers won't take place in a mosque and cash shouldn't be given away,
01:38charity will look a little different.
01:41Instead, you can contribute virtually to many charities through SMS or online.
