Watch: Sheikh Mohamed breaks fast with UAE faithful again, visits Sheikh Zayed's tomb at Grand Mosque

It was just another Sunday for these faithful as they gathered to break their fast at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. But to their surprise, exactly a week after gracing the same courtyard, the UAE's president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan joined them to break their fast.

As he approached the group, some whipped their phones out to capture the moment, while others craned their necks to get a glimpse of the esteemed Ruler.

Under a grey sky after light rains in parts of the country, the President sat side by side with the people, as boxes of food along with water, laban and juices lined up along the long spread.

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Joined by other officials, Sheikh Mohamed was seen conversing with those sitting next to him, as onlookers watched on.

Here are videos of the leader at the iftar:

In another video shared, the leader meets eyes with one of the faithful and waves at him while smiling, leaving a look of delight on the face of the resident.

In other videos, the President was seen visiting the tomb of the founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed. A moment of silence fell upon the gathering as he raised his hands to offer prayers for the late leader.

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