The leaders of the UAE have wished its people and everyone in the Arab world a happy and blessed Eid Al Fitr.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, shared their messages on social media.
"Eid greetings to the people of the Emirates, the Arab world and all Islamic nations. I wish we come even closer to each other with each passing year. I wish for our hearts to become more loving, tolerant, and peaceful. Every year, we rejoice in obedience to our Lord. Eid Mubarak and may God accept all good deeds," Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to the President, Vice President, Rulers, citizens and residents of the UAE and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. May God grant our nation continued happiness and well-being and bestow peace and harmony on the region and the world."
Eid Al Fitr will begin on Monday in the UAE, the moon-sighting committee announced on Saturday.
Government workers will have a week-long holiday during Eid, while private-sector workers will have a holiday from Saturday, April 30, until Wednesday, May 4.
Last week, the authorities announced Covid-19 protocol for celebrating Eid.
It includes having an active green pass on Al Hosn app, following precautionary measures, such as wearing wear face masks at all times, and maintaining physical distancing when going for Eid prayers.
Prayers must not exceed 20 minutes and the gates of mosques should be opened after dawn prayers.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said the public should give Eid presents through electronic means and people should try to limit celebrations to immediate family members and close friends.
