UAE leaders perform Eid Al Adha prayers


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The UAE's leaders have performed Eid Al Adha prayers at mosques across the Emirates.

In Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, marked Eid at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

He met worshippers there and visited the grave of the Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed.

In Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi performed prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla, or outdoor mosque.

In his sermon in Ras Al Khaimah, the imam said Eid was an occasion to show compassion, love, mercy, joy and respect between people. He also urged members of the public to adhere to Covid-19 safety measures.

Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque.


Eid Al Adha morning prayers said at mosques across UAE - in pictures

  • Eid Al Adha morning prayers at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
    Eid Al Adha morning prayers at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
  • Eid al Adha morning prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah, or prayer ground.
    Eid al Adha morning prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah, or prayer ground.
  • Morning prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah, or prayer ground.
    Morning prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah, or prayer ground.
  • Eid al Adha prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah.
    Eid al Adha prayers at the Bur Dubai Eid Musallah.
  • Worshippers at the Bur Dubai prayer ground.
    Worshippers at the Bur Dubai prayer ground.
  • People leave Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque after Eid prayers.
    People leave Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque after Eid prayers.
  • Worshippers after Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
    Worshippers after Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
  • Prayers inside Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque.
    Prayers inside Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque.
  • Worshippers sit to pray at the mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
    Worshippers sit to pray at the mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
  • Morning prayers at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque.
    Morning prayers at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque.
  • Sitting in prayer.
    Sitting in prayer.
  • The faithful wear masks as a precaution against Covid-19 at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.
    The faithful wear masks as a precaution against Covid-19 at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi.


Updated: July 20, 2021, 6:11 PM