Eid celebrations took place at the UAE's floating hospital in Egypt which was set up to the strain on war-hit Palestine's health sector.
Palestinian patients and their families celebrated with hospital staff in an event organised as part of a campaign to bring joy to patients and their companions and alleviate their hardships.
The repurposed vessel, docked at Al Arish, has conducted thousands of surgeries to support Palestinians affected by the conflict with Israel since opening in February, 2024.
Eid Al Adha prayers were also performed at a field hospital established in Gaza by the UAE to provide aid to and support.
The operation reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to “continuing humanitarian and relief efforts aimed at easing the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and promoting solidarity and hope during the Eid holiday”, state news agency Wam said on Thursday.
The prayers included Eid greetings being extended to President Sheikh Mohamed, Rulers of the Emirates, Supreme Council members and Crown Princes in the UAE.
Both the field and floating hospitals are part of the UAE's relief campaign – called Operation Gallant Knight 3 – set up following the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The operation involves delivering aid through a continuous air, land and sea bridge, including food, medical supplies, shelter materials and water.
The establishment of field and floating hospitals, desalination plants and efforts to transfer critical cases for treatment in the UAE have been critical to relieving pressure on local health infrastructure.
