Worshippers across the UAE celebrated the start of Eid Al Adha with morning prayers on Friday, as Muslims mark one of the most important occasions in Islam.
The UAE's rulers will visit mosques across the country to pray alongside the faithful before receiving well-wishers at their majlises.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Dubai Crown Prince, prayed at Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Zabeel. Sheikh Mohammed will receive well-wishers at the Zabeel Grand Majlis today.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai leads Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Zabeel. Photos by WAM -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Sheikh Rashid Mosque. -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai Crown Prince, at Sheikh Rashid Mosque for Eid prayers. -
The Imam's Eid sermon focused on charity and giving, highlighting rewards for good deeds. -
Eid prayers in Zabeel. -
Sheikh Hamdan greets guests. -
Sheikh Mohammed greets guests.
The Imam's Eid sermon focused on charity and giving, highlighting rewards for good deeds.
He also reflected on the character of the late Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the UAE, who was known for his love of goodness, tolerance and benevolence. "He was an example of good and giving at home and abroad," he said.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, led Eid prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. He will receive Eid greetings at Al Mushrif Palace.
The Eid Al Adha sermon included prayers for the mothers, fathers, wives and families of the martyrs to be compensated with good rewards, patience and peace.
It also included prayers for the prosperity of the UAE, the Arab alliance and the people of Yemen.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, fourth right attends Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Sheikh Mohammed is seen praying with Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Advisor, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, seventh left, prays at the grave of his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, during Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Seen with, left to right, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Dr Farouq Hammada, the Islamic Consultant for the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed, Chairman of Al Ain FC, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed, and Major Gene Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed, Deputy National Security Adviser. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
Members of the UAE Armed Forces outside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Hamad Alkaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Dr Mohamed Saeed Al Badi, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed after Eid Al Adha prayers. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
From left to right: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak ,Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Dr Farouq Hammada, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Omar bin Zayed and Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohamed. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Waseem Yousef, Imam at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, delivers a sermon during Eid Al Adha prayers. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, centre, prays with, from left to right, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed attend Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
From left, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed and HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
UAE Armed Forces participate in Eid Al Adha prayers. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed leads Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed leads Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Following the prayer, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed visited the mausoleum where the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed rests.
Rulers of the Emirates also performed Eid Al Adha prayers this morning at mosques in their respective emirates.
Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, performed the prayer at the Al Badeea Mosque which was followed by a sermon while Sheikh Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ajman's ruler, performer the prayer at the Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi mosque.
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed the prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque while the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, performed the prayer at the Grand Eid Mussala in Khuzam.
The ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, performed the prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in his emirate, followed by a sermon, and accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Fujairah's Crown Prince.
Well-wishers extended greetings to President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, wishing him good health and wellness, and continuous success in leading the country.
They also wished for continued blessings, progress and prosperity for the UAE and its people.
Earlier worshippers held prayers in Dubai
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Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Muslims mark one of the most important occasions in Islam before enjoying a long weekend with their families. Antonie Robertson/The National -
It is traditional for families and Muslims in general to come together to exchange Eid greetings, starting with performing Eid prayers at the nearest mosque. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. Whorshippers arrive in anticipation of the prayer. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. Whorshippers arrive in anticipation of the prayer. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. The Imam leads the prayer. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National. -
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 01 September 2017. Eid Al Adha morning prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Kahttab Mosque in Al Safa. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National.
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