UAE leaders mark Eid Al Fitr with prayers and greetings

Worshippers across the UAE celebrate the start of Eid Al Fitr with morning prayers

Ruba Haza
Jun 15, 2018
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Worshippers across the UAE celebrated the start of Eid Al Fitr with morning prayers on Friday.

The UAE's rulers visited mosques across the country to pray alongside the faithful before receiving visitors at their majlises.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Dubai Crown Prince, prayed at Zabeel Mosque. Sheikh Mohammed will receive well-wishers at the Zabeel Grand Majlis today.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - June 15, 2018: (R-L) HH Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Saif bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, HH Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative, HE Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah and HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi ) ---

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, third right, with, from right, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative; Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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.

Rulers of the Emirates also performed Eid Al Fitr 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 while Sheikh Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ajman’s Ruler, performer the prayer at the Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi mosque, followed by a sermon.

SHARJAH, 15th June, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, this morning performed Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al Badea Mussala in the Emirate of Sharjah. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, a number of Sheikhs, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, a number of officials and a group of worshipers also prayed along with the Ruler of Sharjah. After the prayers, the Ruler of Sharjah and the Crown Prince accepted Eid greetings from the worshipers. Wam

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah performs Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Badea Mussala in Sharjah. Wam

Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, followed by a sermon. 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 and accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Fujairah’s Crown Prince.

AJMAN, 15th June, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, this morning received Eid al-Fitr well-wishers at Al Zaher Palace, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. The visitors wished them well and for further progress and pride to the UAE and its people under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid also received Eid al-Fitr greetings from a number of Sheikhs, key officials in the government and private departments, top military and police officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents. The reception was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ajman Ruler's Representative for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Tourism Development Department, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman's Ruler Court, and a number of sheikhs and senior officials.

HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; and HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, offered Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman. Wam

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.

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