Sharjah Ruler continues receiving Eid Al Adha well-wishers
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah accepted heartfelt congratulations and blessings on this blessed occasion from sheikhs and senior officials, including His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, members of the judiciary in Sharjah, citizens, tribal elders, dignitaries, businessmen, and members of the Arab and Islamic communities.
The well-wishers expressed their sincere greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, a celebration dear to the hearts of all Muslims. They prayed to Almighty Allah to return this joyous occasion to His Highness with continued health and wellness, to the UAE with further progress and prosperity, and to the Arab and Islamic nations with goodness, peace, and blessings.
Reception Attendees
The reception was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority; Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office; Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Civil Aviation Department; Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development; Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department; along with several sheikhs, His Excellency Rashid Ahmed bin Al Sheikh, Head of Al Diwan Al Amiri, and a number of department heads, government officials, and citizens.
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