President Sheikh Mohamed exchanges Eid greetings with Saudi Crown Prince

Sheikh Mohamed and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for continued prosperity of their nations during phone call

President Sheikh Mohamed and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their desire for peace and stability across the world. MOPA / AP

President Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Eid Al Adha.

The two leaders called for the continued prosperity and progress of their respective nations during a phone call, expressing their desire for peace and stability across the world, state news agency Wam reported.

Sheikh Mohamed performed the Eid Al Adha prayer on Saturday morning alongside fellow worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

During the sermon, Abdulrahman Al Shamsi highlighted the religious significance of Eid Al Adha and the importance of taking pride in one's identity and heritage, while also keeping alive the values of compassion and coexistence.

He wished the UAE leadership and people good health, as well as further progress and continued stability in the country.

Following the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with worshippers.

He then visited the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father.

Sheikh Mohamed also welcomed the rulers of all the Emirates on the first morning of the religious festival at Al Mushrif Palace in the capital.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of the sacrifice, began on Saturday and concludes on Monday.

Sheikh Mohamed performs Eid prayers — in pictures

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, performs Eid Al Adha prayers alongside Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Suroor, Sheikh Issa bin Zayed and other sheikhs during Eid Al Adha prayers.

Sheikh Mohamed during prayers.

From right to left: Sheikh Suroor, Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Issa and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, attend the prayers with other sheikhs and senior officials.

Sheikh Mohamed attends Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Mohamed was joined by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Sheikh Mohamed during the Eid Al Adha prayers.

From right to left: Sheikh Saif, Sheikh Issa, Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Nahyan, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, pray at the tomb of the Founding Father at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Mohamed during the Eid Al Adha prayers.

From right to left: Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed, Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan, other sheikhs and senior officials attend Eid Al Adha prayers.

Sheikh Saif, right, with Sheikh Suroor, second right, during the prayers.

From left to right: Sheikh Issa, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Suroor and Sheikh Saif at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Issa, Sheikh Nahyan and Sheikh Mansour with other sheikhs and senior officials.

The sheikhs and senior officials attend the prayers.