UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed joins Eid Al Adha prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed/ Image: File
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al Adha prayer this morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, joined by senior members of the ruling family and government officials.
After the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged Eid greetings with fellow worshippers and later joined a prayer for the soul of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Leaders in attendance
The President was accompanied by a large group of senior figures, including ministers, advisors, 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 Board of Trustees, 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, Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
Sheikh
Khalid
bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Chairman, Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO)
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – Adviser to the UAE President
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Deputy Chairman, 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 in attendance were a number of other sheikhs, senior officials, and worshippers.
Sermon: 'Our Eid is devotion'
The Eid sermon was delivered by Dr.
Khalifa Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities. Titled 'Our Eid is Devotion', the sermon emphasized the spiritual and national importance of devotion.
Dr. Al Dhaheri explained that devotion is rooted in purity of intention and integrity of action, describing its highest form as devotion to God. He said this strengthens spiritual closeness and paves the way for divine acceptance.
He also highlighted devotion to one's nation as one of the noblest expressions of faith, protecting the country's reputation, laws, heritage, and prosperity. Dr. Al Dhaheri stressed that this principle extends to family and community life, building a cohesive and compassionate society.
He concluded the sermon by encouraging worshippers to make Eid a celebration of devotion to faith, to the nation, and to one another.
Devotion, he said, brings acceptance in worship, loyalty to country, care within families, and excellence in work.
Following the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted worshippers and joined accompanying sheikhs in reciting Surah Al-Fatihah for the soul of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, praying for God's mercy and that he be granted a place in Paradise.
Eid greetings and regional connections
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a message on social media platform X, extending his greetings to 'the citizens and residents of the UAE, and Muslims around the world.'
He prayed for 'lasting peace and harmony for all.'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, also posted Eid wishes, congratulating 'the Arab and Islamic nation on a blessed Eid Al Adha' and praying for continued 'blessings, goodness, prosperity and peace.'
Additionally, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid greetings in separate 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
The leaders reciprocated the greetings and collectively prayed for continued blessings on this important occasion.
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