UAE leaders marked the start of Ramadan with messages emphasizing reflection, generosity and unity within families and communities.
In a post on X, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his greetings to the nation, as well as to Muslims worldwide, following the confirmation that Ramadan would begin on Feb. 18.
“With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, I extend my sincere best wishes to the people of the UAE and across the world,” he wrote. “Ramadan is a time for reflection and generosity, and an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families and communities.”
With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, I extend my sincere best wishes to the people of the UAE and across the world. Ramadan is a time for reflection and generosity, and an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families and communities.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 17, 2026
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also congratulated the people of the UAE and Arab and Islamic nations on the blessed month of Ramadan.
He described the holy month as a season of goodness and giving that strengthens family ties and promotes spiritual purification.
نبارك لشعب الإمارات ولجميع الشعوب العربية والإسلامية شهر رمضان المبارك …
شهر كريم وموسم فضيل.. شهر الخير والعطاء وصلة الأرحام واجتماع الأسر وتطهير النفوس..نسأل الله أن يعيده علينا وعليكم ونحن في أمن وأمان وسلامة وإسلام .. وتقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال .
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 17, 2026
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting from dawn to sunset, increased prayer, charity and reflection.
According to the WAM, the UAE leaders also received congratulatory messages from kings, presidents and emirs of Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of Ramadan.
