Rulers receive well-wishers after performed Eid Al Adha prayers

Members of Supreme Council, Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates, performed Eid Al-Adha prayers nationwide on Monday.

In Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, performed Eid prayer at Al Badea Mussala.

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, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Sultan, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, a number of Sheikhs, Minister of Health and Prevention, Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif, Minister of Infrastructure Development, a number of officials and a group of worshipers also prayed along with the Ruler of Sharjah.

The EID sermon, delivered by Abdullah Al Mushajeri, referred to the virtues of Eid, among others, forgiveness, and consolidation of noble values. After the prayers, the Ruler of Sharjah and the Crown Prince of Sharjah accepted Eid greetings from the worshipers.

In Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, performed the Eid prayer at the Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Tourism Development Department, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Municipality and Planning, Sheikh Saqr bin Rashid Ak Nuaimi, a number of Sheikhs, dignitaries, and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities were also in attendance.

Sheikh Hussein Al Hosani, Director of the Islamic Scientific Institute in Ajman, who led the prayer, said, "On this day, people maximise the rituals of Allah and cheer in thanksgiving and  glorification. Allah bless Muslims during this festival, prescribed for after the Day of Arafah, to rejoice in charitable returns and forgiveness."

After the prayer, the Ruler of Ajman exchanged greetings with the Ajman Crown Prince and his sons, as well as with Sheikhs, senior officials and other dignitaries.

In Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, performed the Eid prayer at the new Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, a number of Sheikhs and senior officials also performed their prayers with the Ruler of Fujairah.

Al Sheikh Samir Mohammed said in the Eid sermon that this day reflects noble values and solidarity. "It is the day on which Muslims come closer to Allah through their sacrifices, following the legacy of our father Ibrahim."

He prayed to Allah to rest the souls of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in peace. Al Sheikh Samir also wished well to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the Rulers of the Emirates.

At the end of prayer, the Ruler of Fujairah exchanged greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and dignitaries.

In Umm Al Qaiwain, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in UAQ.

Sheikh Humaid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Mualla, Chief of the Emiri Court in UAQ, Sheikhs and dignitaries also performed their prayers along with the Ruler of UAQ.

In the Eid sermon, Al Sheikh Sultan Al Marzouqi said tat this day is a festivity for sacrifice to come closer to Allah to attain forgiveness.

He wished well to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to the Rulers of the Emirates and to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

After the prayer, Sheikh Saud exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and worshipers.

While in 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, performed Eid prayer at the Grand Eid Mussala in Al Khuzam, RAK.

Sheikh Omer bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, other Sheikhs, senior officials and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities, also performed the prayer along with the RAK Ruler.

Al Sheikh Ahmed Ibrahim, Secretary-General of the Ras Al-Khaimah Foundation for The Holy Quran and Its Sciences, said in the Eid sermon that it is the day of sacrifice and joy, as well as worship. He recounted the virtues of Eid Al-Adha.