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President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai during an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed hosts UAE Rulers and citizens at Eid Al Adha reception

Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers and key officials also in attendance to mark start of festival

Joy and celebration as thousands of UAE worshippers perform Eid Al Adha prayers

A heat awareness campaign was conducted in the UAE last summer, to advise blue collar workers on the dangers of working outdoors. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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President Sheikh Mohamed confers UK envoy to UAE with First Class Order of Independence

President Sheikh Mohamed performs Eid Al Adha prayers, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Sheikh Mohamed calls for 'peace and prosperity' in Eid Al Adha message

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