President Sheikh Mohamed led Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE leader exchanged greetings with fellow worshippers celebrating the start of the cherished religious festival.
Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, highlighted the value of honesty in his Eid sermon delivered at the mosque.
He spoke of how honesty serves as the foundation of the trust and strength through which societies prosper and civilisations are built.
He praised the UAE leadership for demonstrating sincerity of purpose and unity in resolve, helping to establish a strong and stable country.
He said honesty was reflected in safeguarding the nation's interests, defending it and standing firm against those who seek to undermine it.
Sheikh Mohamed was joined in prayer by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Authority for People of Determination; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of Zayed For Good Foundation; Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, vice chairman of Zayed For Good Foundation; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed; along with a number of Sheikhs, officials, and worshippers.
Sheikh Mohamed and the accompanying ministers, officials and sheikhs recited Al Fatiha in memory of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
UAE leaders join Eid celebrations
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, leads Eid Al Adha prayers at Sharjah Mosque. Photo: Wam -
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, offers the Eid Al Adha prayer at Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate. Photo: Wam -
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, takes part in Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Zaher Palace Mosque, Ajman. Photo: Wam -
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attends Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Mosque in RAK. Photo: Wam -
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the emirate. Photo: Wam
UAE leaders participated in morning prayers with worshippers at mosques across the Emirates to herald the start of the festivities.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, joined sheikhs, officials, citizens and residents in performing prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, welcomed in Eid Al Adha at Sharjah Mosque.
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, took part in the first morning prayers of Eid Al Adha at the emirate's Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performed morning prayers at Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Mosque.
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, performed prayerS at Al Zaher Palace Mosque in the emirate.
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, offered the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque.
