UAQ Ruler performs Eid Al Adha prayer
His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries and members of Muslim communities in Umm Al Qaiwain also offered prayers alongside the Umm Al Qaiwain Ruler.
After the prayer, Sheikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs and senior officials.
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