UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received congratulatory messages from kings, presidents, and princes of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of Hijri New Year 1446 AH — the Islamic calendar's new year beginning on Muharram 1, which fell on July 7, 2024.
UAE President Receives Hijri New Year 1446 Congratulations
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, was greeted by a wave of goodwill from heads of state and rulers across the Arab and Muslim world as the new Hijri year commenced. Leaders sent their warm wishes, praying for another year of peace, stability, and prosperity for the UAE and the wider region.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Also Receives New Year Messages
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, likewise received congratulatory messages from well-wishers across Arab and Muslim nations. Leaders expressed their best wishes to Sheikh Mohammed for the new Hijri year, reflecting the strong ties of friendship and solidarity that connect the UAE with the broader Islamic world.
Hijri New Year 1446 AH in the UAE
Muharram 1, 1446 AH coincided with July 7, 2024, which the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation designated as a paid public holiday for private sector workers. The Hijri calendar is the Islamic lunar calendar, and its new year is observed with prayers, well-wishes, and reflection across Muslim-majority nations.
The exchange of congratulatory messages between UAE leaders and their counterparts in the Arab and Muslim world is a cherished annual tradition, reinforcing the country's deep diplomatic and cultural bonds throughout the region.
