UAE President leads Eid Al Fitr prayers in the country
Leaders across emirates exchange greetings with worshippers
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today performed the Eid Al-Fitr prayer alongside worshippers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Among those who were also present Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of the Presidential Court, and a number of Sheikhs, high-ranking officials and worshippers.
During the Eid sermon, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Director General of the UAE Council for Fatwa, highlighted the importance of family bonds in bringing joy into our lives.
He also prayed to God to bless everyone on this occasion, and to bless the UAE with continued stability and prosperity.
Following the prayer, the UAE President exchanged greetings with worshippers on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
He then visited the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and asked God to rest his soul in eternal peace.
Sharjah Ruler prays at Al Badee Musallah
In Sharjah, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, performed Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Badee Musallah in Sharjah.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, and a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also offered prayers with him.
Dr. Salem Al Doubi led the prayers and delivered the Eid Al Fitr sermon, during which he underscored the need to strengthen bonds with family and friends and practice compassion with others.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the UAE and its people with continued security and stability.
After the prayers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan exchanged Eid greetings with worshippers.
Sheikh Humaid offers prayers at Al Zaher Palace mosque in Ajman
In Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Zaher Palace mosque in Ajman.
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, and a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents performed prayers alongside the Ajman Ruler.
During the Eid sermon, the imam prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless the UAE with continued safety and prosperity.
After the prayer, Sheikh Humaid exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and worshippers.
Fujairah Ruler prays at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, offered prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Fujairah Ruler.
After the prayer, Sheikh Hamad exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and worshippers.
Umm Al Quwain Ruler prays at Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque
In Umm Al Quwain, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, offered prayers at the Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, members of Muslim communities in Umm Al Qaiwain also offered prayers alongside Sheikh Saud.
Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim Humaid led the prayer and delivered the Eid Al Fitr sermon, highlighting the importance of renewing the bonds of love, compassion and tolerance between all people.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the UAE leaders with continued good health and Arab and Muslim nations with wellness and prosperity.
He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the souls of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding rulers, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the UAE martyrs in Paradise.
After the prayer, Sheikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and worshippers.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler offers prayers at Eid Grand Musalla
In Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performed the Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Ras Al Khaimah Ruler.
The imam delivered the sermon and wished for further progress and blessings for the UAE, its leadership, its people and for Arab and Muslim nations.
The imam asked Allah Almighty to rest the souls of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the founding rulers in eternal peace.