The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as to his fellow rulers and sheikhs of the UAE, and to the noble Emirati people on the occasion of the 53rd National Day—a day that commemorates the founding of the UAE’s union in a spirit of unity and solidarity.

The Muslim Council of Elders commends the UAE for its outstanding civilizational and developmental achievements for its people and its global efforts in promoting the values of tolerance, fraternity, and fostering peace and coexistence among nations and cultures. The Council prays to Almighty Allah for continued prosperity and well-being for the Emirati people and for the Arab and Muslim nations.