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Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid offering Eid Al Fitr prayers at Zabeel mosque in Dubai Image Credit: Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates performed Eid Al Fitr prayers nationwide on Friday.

In Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Zabeel Mosque.

Performing the prayer alongside Shaikh Mohammad were Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Group Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, a number of Shaikhs, officials and a group of worshipers.

Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, performed the Eid Al Fitr prayer this morning alongside worshipers at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Performing prayers by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad's side were Shaikh Saif Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Shaikh Surour Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Shaikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Shaikh Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative, Shaikh Isa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Lt. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Shaikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Shaikh Omar Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Shaikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care & Special Needs, Shaikh Theyab Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Zayed Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance  

A number of Shaikhs, senior officials, diplomats, citizens and residents also offered prayers along with them.

The sermon, delivered by Dr. Mohammad Mattar Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, highlighted the joyous holiday, stressing its timing to promote love and peace, which Al Kaabi said are the main goals of Islam, expressing hope for it to be achieved around the world.

Dr. Al Kaabi, pointed out that the Eid is an occasion to strengthen communication with family, creating love and affection between relatives.

Following the prayers, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed exchanged greetings with worshipers.

Sharjah

In Sharjah His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Badea Mussala in the Emirate of Sharjah.

Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, Shaikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, a number of Shaikhs, Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, a number of officials and a group of worshipers also prayed along with the Ruler of Sharjah.

After the prayers, the Ruler of Sharjah and the Crown Prince accepted Eid greetings from the worshipers.

Ajman

In Ajman, His Highness Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Memeber and Ruler of Ajman and Shaikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque.

A number of shaikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Ajman Ruler.

Shaikh Humaid listened to the Eid Al Fitr sermon, delivered by Shaikh Hussain Mueen Al Hossani, who prayed to Allah the Almighty to keep President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in good health, bless the people of the UAE and to allow the martyrs to rest in eternal peace.

After the prayer, Shaikh Humaid exchanged Eid greetings with other shaikhs, senior officials and worshippers.

In Fujairhah, His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah offered Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah.

A number of Shaikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Fujairah Ruler.

After the prayer, Shaikh Hamad exchanged Eid greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and worshippers.

Umm Al Quwain

In Umm Al Quwain, His HInghness Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, offered Eid prayers at the the Shaikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Quwain.

A number of Shaikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Umm Al Qaiwain Ruler.

Shaikh Saud listened to the Eid al-Fitr sermon, delivered by Shaikh Mohammad Ibrahim Humaid, who prayed to Allah the Almighty to keep President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in good health, bless the UAE people and to rest the martyrs in eternal peace.

After the prayer, Shaikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and worshippers.

Ras Al Khaima

In Ras Al Khaima, His Higness Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, offered Eid prayer at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam.

A number of Shaikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Ras Al Khaimah Ruler.

Shaikh Saud listened to the Eid al-Fitr sermon, delivered by Shaikh Mohammad Abdullah Subai'an, the Imam of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Mosques, who called on worshippers to follow the approach of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and spread the values of tolerance and compassion among people.

After the prayer, Shaikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and worshippers.