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Watch: UAE President joins worshippers for Friday prayers as Eid Al Fitr begins
In a video shared by the Emirates Royal Family on Instagram, Sheikh Mohamed was smiling and waving warmly at people as he walked through the mosque
- PUBLISHED: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 6:05 PM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen among worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where he performed Friday prayers alongside family members and the wider community.
In a video shared by the Emirates Royal Family on Instagram, the President appeared relaxed and smiling, waving warmly at people as he walked through the mosque on the first day of Eid.
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As the UAE navigates heightened regional tensions, the scenes served as a reminder that even in difficult times, the spirit of Eid — rooted in faith, unity, and togetherness — remains strong.
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Seeing the Sheikh Mohamed among the people underscored a sense of reassurance, reflecting a nation standing together.
Watch the video below:
Early on Friday morning, as the UAE marked Eid Al Fitr, many residents woke up to a message from Sheikh Mohamed — a simple note that quickly made its way across phones nationwide.
At a time when uncertainty continues to shape daily life in the region, the message struck a more personal chord. It wasn’t just a formal greeting, but a reminder of steadiness and togetherness.
“Eid Mubarak to all who call the UAE home. In this blessed time, we stand united as one community. Our nation remains resilient and strong through the dedication of those who protect us and the solidarity of our people. May God bless the UAE and fill your homes with strength and reassurance. Mohamed bin Zayed,” the message from the President read.
For many, it echoed a familiar theme in moments like these — reassurance that, despite tensions, the country remains grounded in unity.
In a separate message shared on social media, Sheikh Mohamed widened that sentiment beyond the UAE, extending his greetings to leaders, residents, and Muslims around the world, while expressing confidence that the region will overcome its current challenges and move towards a more stable and peaceful future.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to my brothers, the rulers of the Emirates; our family in the UAE; and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. We remain confident that our region will overcome its current challenges and that the UAE, through its strength, resilience, and the loyalty and unity of its people, will continue to advance towards a peaceful and prosperous future.”
