Dubai: As Eid Al Adha is fast approaching, millions of Muslims across the UAE are preparing for one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar, a holiday marked by faith, charity, family ties and community traditions. Expected to fall on May 27 this year astronomically and observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, Eid Al Adha coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, where millions of Muslims gather to perform one of Islam’s five pillars.  For Muslims around the world who are not performing Hajj, the occasion carries its own rituals and traditions. Across the UAE, preparations for the four-day celebration are already under way, from shopping for clothes and sweets to arranging sacrificial animals, planning family gatherings and making charitable donations. UAE’s Eid atmosphere begins to emerge In the UAE, Eid Al Adha is not only a religious occasion but also a social and cultural moment that brings together citizens, residents and visitors from every background.…