President Sheikh Mohamed has called for “peace and harmony” for people in the UAE and across the globe in an uplifting Ramadan message.
The UAE leader wished for a “blessed month of reflection” on the eve of Ramadan.
The holy month will begin across the region on Thursday.
It will be observed by close to 2 billion people around the world, united by a shared commitment to their faith.
“As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I wish you all a blessed month of reflection and pray that God continues to grant peace and harmony to the people of the UAE and the world,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on Twitter.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shared a similar message on social media.
“All congratulations to the people of the Emirates and to all the Arab and Islamic peoples on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan,” he wrote on Twitter.
Earlier, the President had sent out Ramadan greetings to leaders across the Arab world.
Sheikh Mohamed offered congratulatory messages to the kings, emirs and presidents of Islamic nations, state news agency Wam reported.
He called for the continued good health and well-being of the leaders and their people and expressed his desire for further progress and prosperity for Arab and Islamic countries.
His sentiments were echoed by the Ruler of Dubai.
Worshippers across the UAE will hold their first morning prayers of Ramadan on Thursday.
The Fajr morning prayer marks the beginning of obligatory daily fasting.
The holy month is typically a time for reflection and for goodwill and generosity to others, as well as serving as an opportunity to strengthen faith and be among loved ones.
Ramadan in the UAE — in pictures
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Ramadan decor at Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Workers arrange fruit at a fresh produce market in Dubai before the Muslim fasting month. AFP -
Festive lighting for Ramadan along the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ramadan decorations at Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A stall holder in Dubai with produce ready for Ramadan. EPA -
Dubai old souq hung with traditional Ramadan decorations. EPA -
The old souq in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. EPA -
Ramadan sales advertising at Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ramadan decorations at Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The old souq in Dubai. EPA -
Ramadan decorations at Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Khalifa City residents buy groceries in preparation for Ramadan at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Forsan Central Mall. Victor Besa / The National -
Ramadan decorations at Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Shoppers at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Forsan Central Mall. Victor Besa / The National -
Decorations at Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Staff stocking shelves at at Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ramadan decorations at Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi, all set for Ramadan. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Festive decorations for Ramadan at Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ramadan sales signage in the electronics section at Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Ramadan decorations in Dubai before the Muslim holy fasting month. AFP -
Ramadan decor throughout Lulu Hypermarket, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Spices on display at the Souq Ramadan in Dubai ahead of the Muslim fasting month. AFP -
Souq Ramadan in Dubai. AFP -
The Ramadan discount counter at Carrefour at Ibn Battuta mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A woman taking a photograph of the Ramadan cannon at Expo City, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
