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UAE celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed also received the members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, and sheikhs on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr…reports Asian Lite News

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday performed the Eid Al-Fitr prayer alongside worshippers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Performing prayers alongside the President were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, along with other leaders and a number of Sheikhs, high-ranking officials and worshippers.

During the Eid sermon, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Director General of the UAE Council for Fatwa, highlighted the importance of family bonds in bringing joy into our lives.

He also prayed to God to bless everyone on this occasion, and to bless the UAE with continued stability and prosperity.

Following the prayer, the UAE President exchanged greetings with worshippers on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed then visited the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and asked God to rest his soul in eternal peace.

MBZ receives rulers, CPs

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed also received the members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, and sheikhs on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

Their Highnesses exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings and congratulations and prayed to God to bless and bring joy to the UAE and its people and to maintain the country’s stability and prosperity.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed received at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain; and H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The UAE President also received H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain; and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, as well as a number of sheikhs and UAE senior officials.

Their Highnesses engaged in cordial conversation, with the visiting Rulers expressing their pride in the blessed development journey of the UAE under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, praying to God to bless the UAE with further success and progress.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also received earlier a number of well-wishers consisting of senior officials, guests, and UAE citizens and residents, and exchanged greetings with them on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

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Modi greets nation as India celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

evotees offer prayers (Namaz) on Jumu'atul-Wida, the last Friday in the month of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, in the Old City of Hyderabad on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the country on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr and prayed for the health and well-being of the people.

In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May the spirit of harmony and compassion be furthered in our society. I also pray for everyone’s wonderful health and well-being. Eid Mubarak!” Meanwhile, the beautiful glimpses of people offering namaz nationwide emit positivity.

Muslims across India as well as different parts of the world on Saturday are celebrating the festival of Eid-al-Fitr by offering namaz. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

In Delhi, people hugged each other after offering namaz at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr.

Devotees greet each other as they offer prayers (Namaz) on Jumu’atul-Wida, the last Friday in the month of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, in Nagpur on Friday. (ANI Photo)

While talking to ANI, a man who came to offer namaz said, “I extend my wishes to the entire country on the occasion of Eid. This is a very important occasion after the 30 days of fasting. We are happy right now and special arrangements are made for the morning namaz. Delicious food items will be made in our houses today.”

“Eid-Al-Fitr sends the message of peace, brotherhood, humanity and love. I wish all evils are removed from the country and happiness spreads everywhere. I wish the nation keeps moving forward and keeps prospering,” he added.

“The nation comes first. We are known by our country. We are ‘Hindustani’ first,” he further added.

Another man, G R Siddique from Ghaziabad said, “Today is a very happy day. Namaz is being offered everywhere in India with love.”

“My only message is that Hindus and Muslims in the country maintain the spirit of brotherhood and spread this message all across the globe,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police were fully prepared to ensure the security of those offering namaz.

Devotees offer prayers (Namaz) on Jumu’atul-Wida, the last Friday in the month of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, at johri bazar Jama Masjid, in Jaipur on Friday. (ANI Photo)

While talking to ANI, Special Commissioner of Police Dependra Pathak said, “This is a time of joy and festivities. Delhi Police has professional excellence in crowd management, especially when it comes to festivals or celebrations. Strategic deployment, communication with people and community policing is done every year. Forces do come from outside, across Delhi.”

“Thousands of Police personnel deployed in the Central District – both in uniform and civil clothes. The local population also cooperates in creating an orderly atmosphere,” he added.

Muslims in Mumbai offered namaz on the occassion of Eid at Mahim Dargah.

Eid Al-Fitr in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal was celebrated on a grand scale as people gathered at Eidgah in Bhopal to offer greetings.

Devotees offer prayers (Namaz) on Jumu’atul-Wida, the last Friday in the month of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, at Leisure Valley ground, in Gurugram on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it narrated the beginning of a new month.

Ending the holy month of Ramzan and starting a new spiritual journey also marks the beginning of a new Islamic year.

Eid-al-Fitr marks the month-long Ramzan fasting and the beginning of Shawwal which is the tenth month per the Islamic calendar. Since the observance of the moon is essential for ending Ramzan month and celebrating Eid, it is celebrated in different parts on different days usually with a one-day difference. (ANI)