Look: UAE leaders offer Eid Al Fitr prayers, exchange greetings

Leaders across the UAE gathered to offer Eid Al Fitr prayers during the early hours of the morning on Sunday, March 30.

Authorities across the country announced Sunday as the first day of Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, after the Shawwal crescent was spotted on March 29.

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Eid prayers were held 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise, with prayer timings differing by minutes in each emirate.

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Leaders of the nation also offered their congratulatory wishes to people residing in the country, other rulers of the Emirates and Islamic countries and the rest of the Muslim world.

The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The leader was seen entering the mosque and offering the special prayers alongside Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

In Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, performed the Eid prayers at the Grand Zabeel Mosque.

Sharjah's Ruler Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, offered Eid prayers at the Al Badi prayer hall in the emirate.

The leader also received well-wishers on the occasion.

The Ruler of Ajman Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi performed the Eid prayers at the Al Zaher Palace Mosque of the emirate.

The leader also received well-wishers on the occasion.

The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, took part in the Eid prayers at Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque.

Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah's Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, took part in the Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Eid Prayer Ground in Khazam.

The Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, took part in the Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the city.