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UAE leaders offer prayers, receive well-wishers on Eid
His Highness Shaikh mohammed bin Rashid al maktoum, Vice-President and Prime minister of the UaE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Shaikh mohammed in Zayed al Nahyan, Crown Prince of abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UaE armedForces; receiving Their Highnesses members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid al Nuaimi of ajman, Shaikh Hamad bin mohammed al Sharqi of Fujairah, Shaikh Saud bin Rashid al Mualla of Umm Al Quwain, and Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras al Khaimah. - Wam

Dubai - After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid, received crowds of well-wishers at Zabeel Palace.

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Published: Tue 13 Sep 2016, 7:22 PM

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Mosque in Zaabeel, Dubai, on Monday morning. Also present at the mosque were Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, a number of Shaikhs and worshippers.
The Imam of the mosque, Al Sheikh Omer Al Khateeb, delivered the Eid sermon, in which he said: "Eid is a day of compassion and regular exchanges of visits. It consolidates the values of the great Islam bequeathed to us by Almighty Allah."
After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid, received crowds of well-wishers at Zabeel Palace. They exchanged greetings with Shaikh Mohammed, praying to Allah Almighty to protect him and the leadership from all evil as well as safeguard the nation's security and stability.
Shaikh Mohammed, flanked by Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Maktoum, received greetings from dignitaries, ministers, citizens and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities.
Shaikh Mohammed also exchanged greetings with senior Dubai police officers led by Lt. Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, and Lt. Gen. Khamis Mattar Al Mazeinah, Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police.
Shaikh Mohammed also received greetings from senior officers of the various ministries.
Rejoice in charitable actions
In Abu Dhabi, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, offered Eid Al Adha prayers on Monday morning at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, along with citizens and expatriates.
In his Eid sermon, Al Sheikh Omer Al Daraei said: "We congratulate you on this Holy day, which Allah has prescribed after the Day of Arafah, to rejoice in charitable actions and increase forgiveness. It is the day of praise to Allah and consolidation of good values, compassion and dissemination of happiness and smiles. It is the day of giving and the elevation of Allah's commandments."
After the prayer, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed visited the tomb of the late Shaikh Zayed, where he read Al Fateh for his soul, praying to Allah to rest his soul in peace.
Later, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed received Eid Al Adha well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace.
He received greetings from Shaikhs, ministers, senior officials, Armed Forces Commanders, senior officers, dignitaries and representatives of expatriates. The Crown Prince exchanged Eid greetings with them, and they wished prosperity and peace to the UAE, led by the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Among others present were Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and Shaikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region.
In Sharjah, His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, offered Eid prayer at Al Badea Mussala.
He was accompanied by Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Shaikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; a number of Shaikhs, Ministers, officials and worshipers. After prayers, Dr. Shaikh Sultan accepted Eid greetings from worshipers.
His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, along with Shaikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, offered Eid prayers at the Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque, in Ajman. They were accompanied by other Shaikhs, dignitaries, and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities.
After prayers, Shaikh Humaid exchanged greetings with the Ajman Crown Prince and his sons, as well as with Shaikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries.
In Fujairah, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, offered Eid prayers at the new Shaikh Zayed Mosque. Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, a number of Shaikhs and senior officials joined Shaikh Hamad in offering prayers.
After prayers, Shaikh Hamad exchanged greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and dignitaries.
In Umm Al Quwain, His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque in UAQ.
Shaikh Humaid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Mualla, Chief of the Emiri Court in UAQ, other Shaikhs and dignitaries also offered their prayers along with the Ruler of UAQ.
After the prayer, Shaikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and worshipers.
His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, offered Eid prayer at the Grand Eid Mussala in Al Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah.
Shaikh Omer bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Shaikh Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, other Shaikhs, senior officials and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities, also offered prayers along with the RAK Ruler.

Dr. Shaikh Sultan, accompanied by Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed, receive well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Badea Mussala in Sharjah.
Dr. Shaikh Sultan, accompanied by Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed, receive well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Badea Mussala in Sharjah.
Shaikh Humaid exchange greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman.
Shaikh Humaid exchange greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman.
Shaikh Saud bin Rashid receives well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Quwain.
Shaikh Saud bin Rashid receives well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Quwain.
Shaikh Saud bin Saqr receives well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Eid Mussala in Al Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah.
Shaikh Saud bin Saqr receives well-wishers after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Eid Mussala in Al Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Maktoum, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Mosque in Zaabeel, Dubai, on Monday morning. After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Zaabeel Palace.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Maktoum, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Mosque in Zaabeel, Dubai, on Monday morning. After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Zaabeel Palace.
Shaikh Humaid exchange greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman.
Shaikh Humaid exchange greetings with Shaikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries after Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu  Dhabi along with citizens and expatriates. After prayers, he met well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace, Abu Dhabi. — Wam photoes
Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi along with citizens and expatriates. After prayers, he met well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace, Abu Dhabi. — Wam photoes
Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Maktoum, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Mosque in Zaabeel, Dubai, on Monday morning. After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Zaabeel Palace.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Maktoum, offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Shaikh Rashid Mosque in Zaabeel, Dubai, on Monday morning. After prayers, Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Zaabeel Palace.

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