Worshippers to mark Eid Al Adha as UAE's leaders visit mosques across the emirates

Hundreds of thousands of worshippers across the emirates will celebrate Eid Al Adha today, as Muslims mark one of the most important occasions in Islam before enjoying a long weekend with their families, and the UAE's rulers will visit mosques across the country to pray alongside the faithful before receiving well-wishers at their majlises, an article in today's edition of The National said.

"At the start of one of the most important celebrations in the Islamic calendar that marks the end of the main Hajj rituals, it is traditional for families and Muslims in general to come together to exchange Eid greetings, starting with performing Eid prayers at the nearest mosque.

On Friday morning, the country’s rulers will also be performing prayers at their designated emirates.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, will pray at Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Zabeel. He will then receive well-wishers at the Zabeel Grand Majlis.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will pray at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, before receiving Eid greetings at Al Mushrif Palace."