As worshippers gathered for the last Taraweeh of Ramadan, many residents across the UAE said their prayers not just for themselves, but also for the safety of the country and peace in the region.

With the Shawwal crescent not sighted on Wednesday evening, residents said the extra night felt like a blessing and a final opportunity to reflect, seek forgiveness and make the most of the sacred month before Eid.

Mosques in Dubai and Sharjah saw a heavy flow of worshippers, with many choosing to spend more time in prayer and quiet reflection at home.

Some residents also said they were using the final night to pray for peace and safety in the UAE amid ongoing regional tensions.

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“Along with my personal prayers, I am also praying for the safety of the UAE and peace in the region,” said Ahmed A. “This is a special night, and we all want good for the country we call home.”

“We must all pray for the country, especially in times like these,” said Ahmed. “The UAE has always been a place of safety for us, and on a night like this, everyone is remembering it in their prayers.”

Faithful said that the final night is not just about ending the month, but also about making up for what they may have missed earlier. Tonight, they are planning to stay longer in mosques after prayers, while others planned to continue worship at home with their families.

“Some challenges in the region made us feel, Ramadan just flew by this year. You wait for it the whole year, and suddenly it’s the last Taraweeh. We all must abundantly pray for the UAE,” said Ahmed Raza, a resident of Abu Hail.

“I was prepared for Eid tomorrow. My son told me about the crescent not being sighted after reading the news. I then left for the mosque for Taraweeh. We have planned for extra worship throughout the night at home,” added Raza.

Some residents said that having one more day of fasting gave them a sense of gratitude.

“Ramadan will come again after one year, and we don’t know if we will be there to see it,” said Faisal Khan, a delivery rider operating in Sharjah. “So getting one more day feels like a gift. I will spend more time in 'dhikr' and prayers.”

In Al Nahda, Sharjah, 34-year-old Sudanese resident Mohamed Idris said he took leave from work to focus on worship.

“I took a day off because I didn’t want to miss this. The last night of Ramadan is very special. I want to spend it in the mosque, making dua and doing dhikr. Work can wait, but this time will not come back.”

Many residents shared similar feelings, saying the final night is not just about ending the month, but also about making up for what they may have missed earlier.

Some residents are planning to stay longer in mosques after prayers, while others planned to continue worship at home with their families.