Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, this morning performed Eid Al Fitr prayer alongside worshipers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Performing prayers by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed’s side were a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents.
Dubai
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council; along with several Sheikhs, officials, citizens and residents, also performed the prayer at the mosque.
In his speech during the prayers, Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khateeb highlighted the virtue of piety as a basis for the benifit of society and strengthening the ties between its members.
Sharjah
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today morning performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Badee Musallah in Sharjah.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also offered prayers alongside Sheikh Sultan.
Ras Al Khaimah
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today morning performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam.
A number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside the Ras Al Khaimah Ruler.
Umm Al Quwain
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, today morning offered Eid Al Fitr prayer at the Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate.
A number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, members of Muslim communities in Umm Al Qaiwain also offered prayers alongside Sheikh Saud.
Ajman
H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, today performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Zaher Palace courtyard in the emirate.
Performing the prayer along with Sheikh Ammar were a number of sheikhs, top officials, citizens and residents in Ajman.
Eid Al Fitr prayers were held across the UAE on Monday, May 2.
Worshippers attended Eid Al Fitr prayers and exchanged greetings on Monday morning amid the COVID-19 prevention measures.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this year’s Eid is the closest after mosques returned to almost full capacity in February.
Hundreds of people prayed at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Al Ain, at 7 am.
However, certain restrictions remained to protect the public during prayers, including the requirement of an active green pass on Al Hosn app to attend.
The duration of the prayers, including the Khutba (sermon) was limited to 20 minutes while the entry and exit of worshippers at mosques was supervised by police, volunteers and imams to prevent overcrowding and maintain order.
People were required to wear face masks at all times and maintain a distance of 1 metre while the authorities had urged the public to give Eid presents through electronic means and limit celebrations to immediate family members and relatives.
Physical distancing stickers were also set up in outdoor spaces surrounding mosques.
Meanwhile UAE leaders wished the nation and Muslims worldwide a happy Eid.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, extended the greetings on social media.
“Eid greetings to the people of the Emirates, the Arab world and all Islamic nations. I wish we come even closer to each other with each passing year. I wish for our hearts to become more loving, tolerant, and peaceful. Every year, we rejoice in obedience to our Lord. Eid Mubarak and may God accept all good deeds,” Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also extended greetings on Twitter: “Congratulations to the President, Vice President, Rulers, citizens and residents of the UAE and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. May God grant our nation continued happiness and well-being and bestow peace and harmony on the region and the world.”
