Eid Al Fitr 2021: UAE leaders wish for 'peace, prosperity and happiness' in the Emirates

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: 'Eid Mubarak to the people of the UAE and the rest of the Muslim world'

The faithful maintain physical distance while performing Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National.

Men roll out prayer mats before performing Salat Al Eid prayers. Eid prayers are traditionally held in an open space, Eidgah. Antonie Robertson / The National.

The faithful arrive at the Umm Suquim prayer grounds to offer Eid prayers. The UAE authorities allowed communal Eid prayers again this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.

Men arrive to perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Under social distancing rules, prayer access is limited to 15 minutes in the Emirates this year. Antonie Robertson / The National.

Worshippers attend Eid prayers at the Umm Suquim Eid prayer grounds. Antonie Robertson / The National

Younger worshippers wear facemasks while performing Eid prayers in Umm Suquim. Antonie Robertson / The National.

On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wished happiness, health and peace to all. Antonie Robertson / The National

A man takes a selfie before prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National

Worshippers young and old perform Eid prayers in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority outlined Covid-19 safety precautions for Eid Al Fitr, such as limiting prayer times to 15 minutes and avoiding family visits and gatherings. Antonie Robertson / The National

Wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing must be adhered to during Eid prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National

Shaking hands before and after prayer are prohibited, with people advised to greet each other from a distance. Antonie Robertson / The National

Authorities also advised people to give online presents as Eidiyya to children. Antonie Robertson / The National

The leaders of the UAE wished everyone in the Emirates a happy and blessed Eid Al Fitr.

President Sheikh Khalifa received messages of congratulations from kings, presidents and emirs, state news agency Wam reported.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wished happiness, health and peace to all.

"Eid Mubarak to the people of the UAE and the rest of the Muslim world. May the days ahead bring us blessings, peace and prosperity," he wrote in a tweet.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, prayed for "peace, prosperity and happiness".

"Eid Mubarak to the UAE President and Vice President, the Rulers of the Emirates, and the UAE people," he wrote on Twitter.

"We pray that this blessed time brings peace, prosperity and happiness to the people of our nation, the region and the world."

Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings by phone with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, President Kais Saied of Tunisia, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Mohamed also conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Khalifa and his wishes of well-being, prosperity and development for their countries.

The Rulers of the Emirates congratulated Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mohamed on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla of Umm Al Quwain expressed their wishes for more progress and prosperity for the UAE's people and Arab and Muslim nations.

Dubai Police fire the Eid Al Fitr cannon at Burj Khalifa in Dubai to mark end of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Police prepare to the Eid Al Fitr cannon to mark end of Ramadan at Burj Khalifa. Chris Whiteoak / The National.

The cannon near Burj Khalifa in Dubai used during Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The cannon in Dubai was used every day throughout Ramadan to signal iftar time and fired for a final time to signal mark the end of the fasting month and the start of Eid Al Fitr. Chris Whiteoak / The National