UAE leaders celebrate legacy of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)

UAE’s leaders took to social media on August 25 with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

His birthday is observed each year on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which this year falls on Tuesday, August 25. (The country will be getting a public holiday, on August 28, giving everyone a chance to celebrate over a long weekend.)

UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reflected on the legacy of Prophet Mohammed on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote: “On the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet (peace be upon him), we reflect on the legacy he left behind, built on mercy, compassion, and tolerance, and one that raised goodness to a noble and enduring purpose. We hope for our nation and its people to remain ever protected, and for our region and the world to be blessed with lasting peace and security.”

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, echoed the sentiment.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai also wrote a heartfelt note on X. "Congratulations to the Muslim world on the anniversary of the birth of our beloved Prophet and intercessor, Muhammad, peace be upon him, the Messenger of humanity, the noblest of mankind and a mercy to the worlds. On this blessed occasion, we pray to Allah Almighty bless the Muslim world with goodness, peace, security and stability," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, also shared a post on the glorious occasion.

“On the anniversary of the birth of the best of creation, Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), we celebrate a life that illuminated humanity’s path towards the light, and a message that made noble character a path to attaining the blessings of this world and the Hereafter.”

He added: “On this blessed occasion, we extend our sincerest congratulations to our Islamic nation, our wise leadership and our beloved people. We pray to Allah to bring this occasion back to us always with goodness, prosperity and blessings.”