UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the Eid Al Adha prayer this morning at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by prominent members of the ruling family and government officials.
After the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged Eid greetings with fellow attendees and took part in a prayer for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Distinguished Attendees
The President was joined by a significant group of senior officials, including ministers and members of the ruling family:
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court
- Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Chairman of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
- Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior
- Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
- Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination
- Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – Adviser to the UAE President
- Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs
- Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Chairman, Presidential Court for Special Affairs
- Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan – Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan – Adviser to the UAE President
Also present were several other sheikhs, officials, and worshippers.
Sermon: ‘Our Eid is Devotion’
The Eid sermon was delivered by Dr. Khalifa Al Dhaheri, the Chancellor of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities. Entitled ‘Our Eid is Devotion’, the sermon underscored the spiritual and national significance of dedication.
Dr. Al Dhaheri articulated that true devotion begins with sincere intentions and ethical actions, highlighting that the highest form of dedication is towards God. He noted that such devotion enhances spiritual bonds and fosters divine acceptance.
In addition, he stressed that devotion to one’s country is among the highest expressions of faith, vital for safeguarding the nation’s reputation, laws, heritage, and well-being. He emphasized that this principle also applies to familial and communal relationships, contributing to a unified and caring society.
Concluding the sermon, he encouraged worshippers to regard Eid as a time for affirming their commitment to faith, their country, and each other. He remarked that devotion earns acceptance in worship, fosters national loyalty, nurtures family bonds, and drives excellence in work.
After the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan interacted with worshippers and joined other sheikhs in reciting Surah Al-Fatihah for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, praying for divine mercy and a place in Paradise.
Eid Greetings and Regional Connections
To mark the occasion of Eid Al Adha, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a message on the social media platform X, extending his well-wishes to “the citizens and residents in the UAE, and Muslims worldwide.” He prayed for “enduring peace and harmony for everyone.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, also conveyed Eid greetings, celebrating “the Arab and Islamic nations on this blessed Eid Al Adha” and wishing for ongoing “blessings, goodness, prosperity, and peace.”
Moreover, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared Eid greetings through phone calls with:
- Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait
- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain
- King Abdullah II, King of Jordan
These leaders reciprocated the sentiments, coming together in prayer for continued blessings on this significant occasion.