Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers at the Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House, Dubai on Monday, March 3, 2025. The traditional majlis gathering brought together senior members of the royal family, government officials, and the business community in a ceremony rooted in Emirati values of unity and compassion.
Senior Royals Join the Ramadan Gathering
The event was attended by:
- Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council - Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance - Local dignitaries, senior government officials, and business community members
Emirati Traditions at the Heart of Ramadan
Sheikh Mohammed greeted all those present and underlined that Emirati traditions of unity and kindness form the essence of Ramadan observances. The gathering reflected the Islamic teachings that promote peace, cooperation, and support for those in need — values that define the holy month across the UAE.
Year of the Community 2025
The Ramadan celebrations carried added significance this year following the announcement by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan designating 2025 as the Year of the Community. The declaration aims to strengthen social harmony, civic collaboration, and a collective sense of belonging across the nation.
The Al Mudaif Majlis event exemplified that spirit, with Sheikh Mohammed's reception of well-wishers serving as a symbol of the UAE's enduring commitment to national unity, peace promotion, and support for disadvantaged members of society during the holy month of Ramadan.
