Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Mohamed pays touching tribute to mother Sheikha Fatima.
Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed/Twitter
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has paid a touching tribute to his mother.
On the occasion of Mother's Day that is celebrated today, March 21, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince posted a poignant photo showing him sitting at the feet of his mother, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak.
"To my beloved mother, Fatima bint Mubarak, and to every mother around the world. You are the universal symbol of hope, love and compassion. We celebrate you today, and every day," Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tweeted.
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The wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikha Fatima is fondly called the Mother of the Nation. She is regarded as a pioneer of women’s work in the UAE and the supporter of women’s rights and advancement.
Sheikha Fatima is the Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
On Saturday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, had posted a video that captured how close he was to his mother, Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
It was posted with an emotional message: “To all mothers ... Who is like you? You are the source of life .. You are life. Our words are unable to describe the amount of love and compassion that you have placed in this universe. God bless you."