As dawn broke on Sunday, Muslims across the UAE offered prayers for Eid Al Adha, and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended his greetings. The President utilized social media to convey his message: "I extend my wishes to my brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, all citizens and residents of the UAE, and Muslims worldwide on this blessed Eid Al Adha. May God bestow peace upon all and unite us in harmony and unity." Sheikh Mohamed also engaged in phone calls with several regional leaders, exchanging Eid greetings with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. These leaders wished for health, happiness, and divine blessings for their nations and people, expressing a common hope for stability and prosperity across Arab and Muslim nations and the world. Additionally, on Saturday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, used the platform X to send Eid greetings, praying for the acceptance of pilgrims' prayers as they gather at the plains of Arafat. He shared illustrations of his prayers and pilgrimage on this platform. Eid Al Adha, a significant Islamic festival, coincides with the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, where Muslims sacrifice animals in remembrance of Ibrahim's (Abraham's) readiness to sacrifice his son as per God's command, often sharing the meat with the needy.
Text: Lara Palmer
16.06.2024
UAE President Extends Wishes, Engages in Regional Greetings Exchange