Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attends Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attends Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser, and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attend Eid Al Fitr prayers. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser, and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attend Eid Al Fitr prayers. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and other UAE sheikhs and senior officials attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and other UAE sheikhs and senior officials attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, performs Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Badee Musallah. Wam
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, performs Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Badee Musallah. Wam
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also offered prayers alongside Sheikh Dr Sultan. Wam
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also offered prayers alongside Sheikh Dr Sultan. Wam
Other sheikhs and senior officials also attended the prayers at Al Badee Musallah, in Sharjah. Wam
Other sheikhs and senior officials also attended the prayers at Al Badee Musallah, in Sharjah. Wam
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, attend prayers at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam. Wam
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, attend prayers at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam. Wam
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud, during the prayers. Wam
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud, during the prayers. Wam
Other sheikhs, officials and worshippers attend the prayers at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam. Wam
Other sheikhs, officials and worshippers attend the prayers at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam. Wam
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, performs prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, performs prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Alongside Sheikh Hamdan were Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and other sheikhs, officials and worshippers. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Alongside Sheikh Hamdan were Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and other sheikhs, officials and worshippers. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, attends prayers at Al Zaher Palace courtyard. Wam
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, attends prayers at Al Zaher Palace courtyard. Wam
Sheikh Ammar was accompanied by other sheikhs and senior officials. Wam
Sheikh Ammar was accompanied by other sheikhs and senior officials. Wam
This year's Eid Al Fitr is being observed against an encouraging backdrop of falling Covid-19 cases, allowing for the most normal celebrations since the pandemic began more than two years ago. Wam
This year's Eid Al Fitr is being observed against an encouraging backdrop of falling Covid-19 cases, allowing for the most normal celebrations since the pandemic began more than two years ago. Wam

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Eid Al Fitr: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed exchanges 2022 greetings with regional leaders

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi spoke to Saudi Arabia's King Salman and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a series of calls

The National

May 02, 2022

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings with regional leaders in calls on Monday evening.

Sheikh Mohamed conveyed the greetings of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa during conversations with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Sudanese leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state news agency Wam reported.

Earlier, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed hosted UAE leaders at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

On Twitter on Monday evening, Sheikh Mohamed said he was "honoured to welcome my brothers, the Rulers and Crown Princes of the Emirates, and to exchange fraternal greetings with them on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr".

"May God continue to protect our nation and bring happiness and well-being to the people of the UAE and the world," he said.

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, all attended.

Also present were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and other sheikhs and senior officials.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, third right, speaks with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, fourth left, during an Eid Al Fitr reception, at Mushrif Palace. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai,third left, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, second left, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second right, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, are also in attendance. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, third right, speaks with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, fourth left, during an Eid Al Fitr reception, at Mushrif Palace. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai,third left, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, second left, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second right, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, are also in attendance. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, during the reception. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, during the reception. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative, left, greets Sheikh Dr Sultan. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative, left, greets Sheikh Dr Sultan. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, right. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, right. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, left, and Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, attend the event. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, left, and Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, attend the event. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
From left: Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
From left: Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, right, speaks with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, right, speaks with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, left, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, left, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation,left, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation,left, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, second right, attends the reception. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, second right, attends the reception. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, second right, Sheikh Marwan Al Mualla, left and other sheikhs attend the reception. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, second right, Sheikh Marwan Al Mualla, left and other sheikhs attend the reception. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left, greets Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left, greets Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Saeed bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, left, Abdullah Saleh bin Baowah, centre, and other sheikhs and officials follow proceedings at the Eid Al Fitr reception. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Saeed bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, left, Abdullah Saleh bin Baowah, centre, and other sheikhs and officials follow proceedings at the Eid Al Fitr reception. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, third right, speaks with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, fourth left. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai,third left, speaks with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, second left. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second right, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, are also in attendance. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, third right, speaks with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, fourth left. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai,third left, speaks with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, second left. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second right, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, right, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, are also in attendance. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Photo: Dubai Media Office
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