Message from Our Islamic Education Department
Message from Our Islamic Education Department
Eid Al-Adha Celebration - 2025
Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be with you)
As all of you know, on Friday, June 6th, Dhul Hijjah 10th, Muslims around the globe will have a very special occasion that marks the celebration of Eid Al-Adha.
The Islamic department in DAA is delighted to share some information about the main occasions that Muslims have in their culture.
Muslim festivals are generally held according to the dates determined by the Islamic Calendar. This calendar is a lunar one, consisting of twelve months, which are calculated from the day on which the new moon is sighted to the next sighting.
Muslim Celebrations
Muslims have two major annual celebrations called Eid, which means ‘Recurring Happiness’: Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid of Fast-Breaking) and Eid-ul-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice).
Eid-al-Fitr:
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims break their month-long fast. The date of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the confirmed sighting of the new moon.
Eid Al-Adha:
The date of Eid al-Adha also varies following the Islamic lunar calendar, falling on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month.
The Hajj:
The Fifth Pillar of Islam is the pilgrimage to Makkah and its surroundings, known as Hajj. All Muslims are obligated to perform Hajj once in their lifetimes if they can afford it and are physically able to do so.
The Hajj takes place from the eighth to the twelfth of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
Muslims travel from all over the world to perform Hajj. Between 2 and 3 million people participate each year, circling the Kaabah, which was built by Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH), performing other rituals, and praying to Allah. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that a person who performs Hajj properly "will return as a newly born baby [free of all sins]."
How is Eid al-Adha Celebrated?
In many Muslim countries, Eid al-Adha is a public holiday marked by animal sacrifice, charity, special prayers, and family gatherings. The day typically begins with morning prayers, followed by visits to family and friends and the exchange of food and gifts. A key part of the celebration is giving Eideyyah (money) and gifts to children and loved ones, as well as sharing food and support with those less fortunate, ensuring that everyone can take part in the joy of Eid.
Eid Mubarak to everyone. May you all have a very happy and blessed Eid.
Enjoy your holiday
Best Regards
DAA Islamic EducationDepartment
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IMPORTANT INFO
Dear DAA Community, we are pleased to share the 2025-26 Academic Calendar, revised March 2025.
After three years of exceptional leadership and achievement as Superintendent, Dr Ethan Hildreth is embarking on a new career phase. We thank him for his dedication and impact on our community.
We are delighted to announce that from August, the highly renowned North American educator, Ms Helen Pereira-Raso, will take over as Superintendent. With her wealth of experience and passion for excellence, she is set to lead DAA into an exciting new chapter.
Join us in celebrating Dr Hildreth’s contributions and welcoming Ms Pereira-Raso to the DAA family!
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Please take the time to read the “GEMS Home Learning Policy“.
Everyone is required to present and wear their ID and lanyard on campus.
Dark blue Student Lanyards are to be worn at all times on campus (GR 3 - 12).
Please ensure you have your family and student lanyards.
Lost ID Cards: If you have lost your ID card you must purchase a replacement via the GEMS Connect App or Accounts office.
Go to the GEMS Connect App
Select Activities
Select School Activities
You will see the option to pay for the Lost/Damaged ID Card *Please screenshot proof of purchase/receipt confirmation
Once the purchase is complete, visit the main reception to confirm which ID card you need printed.
Traffic surrounding the school in Al Barsha 1 during drop-off and pick up times can be intense and time-consuming. Utilizing the school bus can significantly reduce the congestion in the area and make your child's daily commute safe and convenient.
The School Bus Program is suitable for all ages, with classroom drop off and collection included for lower elementary.
REGISTER FOR THE BUS:
To submit a Request for Bus Service for your child, please click on the link below:
Request for Bus Service AY 2024 - 2025
Please log in to GEMS Connect and click on the Bus Transport icon, then select Transport Info and click the Register button to submit your request for bus transportation.
Alternatively, you can contact our STS Representative sde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755 to express your interest in registering your child for the school bus.
Morning drop off time:
During morning drop-off, to access our drop-off loop please continue to use Gate 2 entry and take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital to access.
Afternoon Pick-Up time:
Gate 5 entry is now open at pick-up time. We have adjusted our traffic flow, now allowing entry to our loop via Gate 5 at pick-up time (only). This change has come to provide more convenient access to the loop for our community, with entry through both Gate 2 and Gate 5 at pick-up.
Gate 2 entry and waiting bays. We understand that pick-up time can be particularly busy due to the requirement to park. We strongly discourage our community to be double parking outside our gates, blocking the main road and entry to Gate 2. Gate 2 will remain as an entry point for our drop-off and pick-up loop. In addition, at dismissal time we will allow for single bay waiting zones that drivers can use to wait in their cars for student pick up. Those using our waiting zones should not leave their car.
Advised Route For Elementary. We encourage Elementary parents that require RTA parking take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital.
Advised Route For Middle and High. We encourage Middle and High School parents to use the loop at pick-up times and we encourage you to use the entry road nearest to ASD at this time to access Gate 5.
The health and safety of our learning community is always our number one priority. Many of our students and families use the unpaved sand areas across the street to walk to their pick-up location or residence. These areas are not designated parking spaces or roadways, and therefore should remain clear. Driving through these areas creates a hazard for our community members and is subject to RTA regulations.
We encourage all of our community members to report any dangerous activity they see through the Dubai Police App. This reporting will help keep our entire learning community safe.
We are excited to share the academic calendar for the school year! 📅
From Grab&Go sandwiches and salads to hot meals and live stations, Slices offers healthy and tasty meals to our students.
We are operating a completely cashless system in our multiple dining spaces for Grades 3 to 12. For lower elementary classroom delivery is available, pre-ordered by parents.
For instructions on how to top-up the Student Card and sample menus, see HERE.
Safeguarding at DAA means that everyone is responsible for helping students keep safe.
See our poster around campus and digitally to know who to talk to if you need help or to share concerns with a member of DAA safeguarding team.
You can find the GEMS Safeguarding policy here.
At DAA we are committed to communicating effectively with our families. We believe that open communication between home and school is a vital component of our student’s success.
We are excited to continue our communication channel within our school community, DAA Listens. By scanning this QR code you will be able to share your compliments, comments or concerns directly with our Superintendent Dr Hildreth. There are 6 mailboxes located around the school, where students and parents can drop a postcard. Either method will ensure that Dr. Hildreth will receive the communication and that a member of staff will be back in touch with you quickly.
Your voice is highly valued and we look forward to listening to your feedback as we collectively seek to enhance every student’s experience at our school.
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