Eid celebrations start in UAE, leaders exchange greetings
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to the kings, Emirs and presidents of Arab and Islamic states on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
Sheikh Khalifa wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and leaders of the Emirates have exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings with Arab, Islamic world leaders and people of the UAE.
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi of Sharjah; His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Quwain; and His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah, expressed their warm congratulations on the felicitous occasion and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the leaders wellbeing and good health, and more progress and prosperity to the UAE people and Arab and Muslim nations.
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates also sent congratulatory messages to Arab and Muslim leaders on the occasion.
The crown princes and deputy rulers also sent messages of congratulations to the UAE leaders on the happy occasion.
Sheikh Mohammed said on Twiter, “Best Eid wishes to the UAE people and the Arab and Islamic nation. I hope that year ater year, we become closer to each other and our hearts are more loving, more tolerant and more peaceful. Happy Eid, may Allah accept all our good deeds.”
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed said on Twiter, “Congratulations to the President, Vice President, Rulers, citizens and residents of the UAE and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. May God grant our nation continued happiness and wellbeing and bestow peace and harmony on the region and the world.”
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed ordered the disbursement of eidiyah — the tradition of giving cash to children during Eid — to children of beneficiary families social assistance provided by the Ministry of Community Development and those registered with local governments across all emirates.
Only children under 18 years will benefit from Sheikh Mohamed’s kind grant which shows his keenness to paint a smile on faces of children and share joy with them and their families on the spectacular Eid occasion.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai said, “We congratulate the leadership and people of the Emirates, and the Arab and Islamic nations, on the happy Eid Al Fitr... and we ask God to make it a feast full of goodness, happiness and success, and may God bless you for its return.”
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, said “We congratulate Their Highnesses, the Rulers and people of the Emirates, and all Muslims on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. We thank God who helped us to fast and do good in the holy month of Ramadan. Eid days are days of joy, blessing, love and mercy. I pray to God for you and your loved ones with good, and Eid Mubarak.”
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, said on Twiter, “We extend our sincere congratulations and blessings to our wise leadership and our honorable people on the occasion of Eid... and we ask God to accept our good deeds and return it to our country with goodness and blessings.”
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council said, “Every year in the Emirates, the leadership and the people are well... Every year and our Arab and Islamic countries are in peace... We ask God to have a blessed Eid for all and to accept from us and you our good deeds.”
Sheikh Mohammed prays for a tolerant and peaceful Eid across the world; AD CP orders disbursement of eidiyah for children under the social assistance programme.