President Sheikh Mohamed hailed Eid Al Fitr as "an occasion to be cherished and enjoyed" as he shared a joyful family portrait on the first day of the religious festival on Wednesday.
The UAE leader emphasised the importance of spending time with loved ones during the holiday period in an uplifting message on social media.
He posted a picture of himself sitting alongside his grandchildren at the Sea Palace in Abu Dhabi on Instagram.
"I extend my sincere best wishes to everyone celebrating Eid Al Fitr and those spending precious time with family, friends and loved ones," Sheikh Mohamed wrote in the post, which has already garnered more than 75,000 likes on the online platform.
"Opportunities such as these are a blessing from God and an occasion to be cherished and enjoyed."
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President Sheikh Mohamed prays at the tomb of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, alongside senior officials including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, pray at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, performs Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Badee Musalla. Wam -
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performs Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam. Wam -
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, offers Eid prayers at Al Zaher Palace. Wam -
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, performs Eid prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the emirate. Wam
Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed performed Eid Al Fitr prayers alongside worshippers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
During the sermon, Dr Omar Al Darei, director general of the Fatwa Council, emphasised the importance of family bonds.
Following the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with worshippers before visiting the tomb of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also performed prayers at the mosque.
Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X: “I congratulate my brothers the Rulers of the Emirates, the people of the UAE and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
“We pray that God continues to bestow his blessings on our nation and grants peace and harmony to the people of the world.”
