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Video: Eid Al Adha celebrations begin in UAE

Dubai - Celebrations begin in UAE with the morning prayers.

Thousands of Muslim devotees arrived at mosques for offering  Eid Al Adha prayers across UAE today.
Devotees greet each other after attending Eid Al Adha prayers.

Devotees perform #EidAlAdha prayer at Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah, UAE. https://t.co/x6S8LjXRFt
Video by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times #EidAlAdha #EidAdhaMubarak #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/7COrZW4qUQ
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 11, 2019

Devotees offer #EidAlAdha prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in #AbuDhabi. https://t.co/x6S8LjXRFt
Video by: Ryan Lim/ Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/X3IjQc6Y5u
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Devotees perform #EidAlAdha prayer at Al Noor Mosque in #Sharjah, #UAE - https://t.co/x6S8LjXRFt
Video by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/PBjQbGyV8C
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 11, 2019

Muslims arrive for #EidAlAdha prayer at Mankhool Musallah in #Dubai. Video by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times #EidAlAdha #EidAdhaMubarak #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/MrhsOtRMdA
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 11, 2019

Devotees arrive for #EidAlAdha prayer at Al Noor Mosque in #Sharjah, #UAE.
Video by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/HjX7HIrfNp
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 11, 2019

Devotees arrive for #EidAlAdha prayer at #SheikhZayedGrandMosque in #AbuDhabi.
Video by Ryan Lim/ Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/Eel5A6zbvM
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 11, 2019

Leaders exchange greetings

The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent Eid Al Adha greetings to kings, presidents and Amirs of Arab and Islamic countries.
In his messages, Sheikh Khalifa expressed his wishes of good health and happiness to the leaders and wished further progress and prosperity to the Arab and Muslim peoples. He also wished dignity and glory for Arab and Islamic nations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent greetings to Arab and Islamic leaders.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed  also greeted Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Deputy Rulers and Crown Princes, wishing them good health.
He also sent Eid greetings to UAE servicemen who are in the line of duty outside the country, praying to God Almighty to bless their efforts and guide them on the right path. The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince extended his warm wishes to the people of the UAE, praying for sustainable peace, prosperity and security across the country.
Meanwhile, Rulers of the Emirates greeted the President, Vice-President, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on the advent of Eid Al Adha.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla of Umm Al Quwain; and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah expressed their warm greetings and prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant the leaders well-being and good health and more progress and prosperity to the UAE people and Arab and Muslim nations. 
With inputs from Wam