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 UAE Armed Forces, have hosted the leaders of all emirates on Eid Al Fitr.
They came together at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi to extend their best wishes to President Sheikh Khalifa.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah all attended.
Also present were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and a number of other sheikhs and senior officials.
Eid prayers in pictures
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Worshippers perform prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
People exchange greetings after prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque. Pawan Singh / The National -
Prayers were held across the country early on Monday to mark the start of Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National -
This year's Eid is the closest to normal since the pandemic began, after mosques returned to almost full capacity in February. Pawan Singh / The National -
Worshippers embrace after morning prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A worshipper takes part in the traditional first morning Eid prayers in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Communal prayers are an important part of Eid celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National -
More people were able to attend prayers this year. Pawan Singh / The National -
Worshippers at the Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
The start of Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims in the UAE and around the world. Victor Besa / The National -
The Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Early morning prayers in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Warm greetings on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National -
Worshippers have this year been allowed to pray in straight lines again, rather than the zigzag format introduced during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National
