President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes rulers on Eid Al Adha

The leaders exchanged congratulations at Al Mushrif Palace

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Saif bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, at an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace. All photos: Presidential Court.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation; Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the board of Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Abdullah Saleh bin Badowah, left, and Faris Al Mazrouei Assistant Minister for Security and Military Affairs, second left, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed; Sheikh Mohamed bin Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan; Sheikh Diab bin Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Zayed bin Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain at an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, during an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attends an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, greets Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, during an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace. Seen with Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed; Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of State, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, attend an Eid Al Adha reception, at Mushrif Palace.

President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attend an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace.

President Sheikh Mohammed receives rulers of the Emirates and congratulates them on the occasion of the Eid Al Adha. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed Twitter

Rulers from all the Emirates gather to celebrate Eid Al Adha. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed Twitter

The gathering was held at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed Twitter

President Sheikh Mohammed with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Mushrif Palace.

President Sheikh Mohamed welcomed rulers of all the Emirates on the morning of Eid Al Adha.

They exchanged congratulations and best wishes on the holy day and prayed for blessing of good health and happiness for all.

Joining Sheikh Mohamed at Al Mushrif Palace were Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The President also received Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai; Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah.

Early on Saturday, President Sheikh Mohamed performed Eid Al Adha prayers alongside fellow worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

During the sermon, preacher Abdulrahman Al Shamsi highlighted the religious significance of Eid Al Adha and the importance of taking pride in one's identity and heritage, while also keeping alive the values of compassion and coexistence.

He wished the UAE leadership and people good health, and further progress and continued stability to the UAE.

Following the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with worshippers.

He then visited the tomb of UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

UAE leaders attend Eid Al Adha prayers: in pictures