As part of Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs ( GDRFA ), a specially designed passport stamp reading” Eid in Dubai” will greet visitors to Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays. The Government of Dubai Media Office’s artistic arm, Brand Dubai, designed the memorial stamp that was introduced at Dubai Airports and the Hatta borders cross. The seal is prominently displayed on arriving passengers ‘ passports, indicating a warm, social welcomed as they enter the nation during one of Islam’s most significant holidays. The GDRFA confirmed that immigration officials have been stamping documents with the striking design since the start of the bank holiday trip. The program is in line with wider efforts to provide travelers with a valuable and wonderful entry experience.
Eid Al Adha 2025 Celebration
Following the Day of Arafah, Eid Al Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, took place in the UAE on Friday, June 6. Residents will have a four-day trip starting on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. The festival features unique prayers and standard animal sacrifices in honor of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion. The holiday is being celebrated in stores and public places all over Dubai with lights shows, cultural performances, and colorful menus. Importantly, Dubai Parks and Resorts is hosting lights from Riverland Dubai, which will both help residents and visitors enjoy the holiday environment.
Over 80, 000 passports issued
More than 80 000 people have now received the memorial mark, according to authorities. On social media, visitors from nations like India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the Philippines have shared their marked documents, describing it as a pleasant and unexpected movement. Some people have shared images of the marked pages on social media, posting them with the hashtags Dubai Airports, and expressing gratitude. ” I arrived in Dubai and received the most beautiful Eid seal!” What a way to begin the vacations, remarked a traveler from London.
A social welcome that speaks
The GDRFA’s Brigadier General Talal Al Shanqeeti explained the importance of the strategy, noting that it embodies the kindness, tolerance, and joy that the UAE tries to sell each visitor. The seal is a component of the larger effort to honor tradition through plain, human-centered gestures. Immigration officials have received a lot of positive feedback. Some travelers have specifically requested the seal, while others were moved physically by the thoughtful greeting.
What should you hear when you arrive?
- The seal is accessible during Eid year at a few immigration bars.
- If it isn’t provided by proxy, ask for it respectfully at immigration.
- Keep the card site as a souvenir ( it has no bearing on the status of the visa ).
- Check availability based on their appearance connector; Stations 1, 2, and 3 may vary somewhat.
Also people onboard aircraft like Dubai and Flydubai have reported asking about the mark. The seal program is a small but powerful illustration of how Dubai combines traditional hospitality with culture. It gives a remarkable personal touch to Muslim travelers visiting the UAE who travel frequently and who want to celebrate Eid in a meaningful way.
