ABU DHABI (WAM)
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer this morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Joining His Highness were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Zayed for Good Foundation; His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Zayed for Good Foundation: His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of of Trustees of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; along a number of sheikhs, officials and worshippers.
The Eid sermon addressed the value of honesty, its many forms, and its profound impact on both individuals and society.
Under the title “Our Eid is Honesty and Sacrifice,” Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, said that honesty is the shortest path to trust and the one with the longest-lasting impact.
He explained that trust generates strength, and through strength, societies become stable and civilisations are built.
He added that the UAE leadership was sincere in its intentions and united in determination, establishing the nation on honesty from the very first day, making it firmly grounded.
The preacher pointed out that honesty reflects a person’s loyalty to their homeland and is proof of their sincerity. Through honesty, nations live with dignity and societies remain great, for truthful people are the guardians of their countries, and loyalty is evident in their actions.
He further explained that one form of honesty is safeguarding the secrets of one’s country, defending it, and standing as a strong barrier against anyone who seeks to harm it. Honesty is also reflected in parents raising their children well, teachers being devoted to their mission, employees performing their duties with excellence, and every individual striving diligently in their place so that the nation continues to progress.
After the prayer, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid greetings with fellow worshippers.
His Highness then joined accompanying sheikhs in reciting Al-Fatihah for the soul of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.