Leaders exchange Eid greetings
SHAIKHS AND OFFICIALS JOIN LEADERS IN PRAYING FOR REGIONAL PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, extended greetings to President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al Adha during a reception hosted by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla of Umm Al Quwain and Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah attended the reception.
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates yesterday offered Eid Al Adha prayers at mosques and musallahs around the country.
In Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Mosque. Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance; a number of shaikhs, officials and worshippers accompanied Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid.
Dr Omar Al Khateeb led the prayer and delivered the Eid sermon, highlighting the significance of sacrifice, the importance of humanitarian work, and solidarity in society.
Later, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid received well-wishers at Zabeel Palace.
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 prayers at the Shaikh Sultan Bin Zayed the First Mosque.
Lieutenant-General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Shaikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; a number of shaikhs and senior officials accompanied Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed.
Shaikh Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi delivered the Eid sermon. He wished security, stability and welfare for the UAE, and prayed for the triumph of the UAE and Arab Coalition in Yemen. Later, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed received wellwishers at Al Mushrif Palace.
In Sharjah, His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Badea Musallah. He was joined by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Afterward, he received well-wishers at Al Badea Palace.
In Ajman, His Highness Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Shaikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, performed Eid prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in the emirate. They later received wellwishers at Al Zaher Palace.
In Fujairah, 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 prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In Umm Al Quwain, His Highness Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, offered Eid prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque in the emirate.
In Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness 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 prayers at the Eid Grand Musallah in Khuzam.