{
  "id": 3230297,
  "title": "UAE leaders mark Prophet Mohammed's birthday with message of peace and stability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/uae-leaders-mark-prophet-mohammeds-birthday-with-message-of-peace-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:49:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/25/prophet-mohammed-birthday-uae-leaders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE leaders commemorated the Prophet Mohammed's birthday by issuing a message emphasizing peace, unity, and stability. In their public statement, the leaders called for security and harmony not only within the UAE but also across the region and the world. President Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the importance of recalling the Prophet's legacy of mercy, goodwill, and unity on his birthday. He prayed for God's blessings of stability and peace upon all the world's inhabitants.\n\nVice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, congratulated Muslims on the occasion and referred to the Prophet Mohammed as \"the messenger of humanity, the best of mankind, and the mercy of God to the worlds.\" He prayed for the safety and security of the people, asking God to return the Islamic nation to a state of goodness, security, safety, and stability.\n\nSheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, reflected on the Prophet's legacy centered on mercy, compassion, and tolerance. He expressed hope that the UAE and its people would remain secure, while the region and the broader world would experience lasting peace and safety. The Prophet Mohammed's birthday, known as Mawlid Al Nabawi, is observed by Muslims globally, including in the UAE. While it typically falls on August 25 according to the Islamic calendar, the UAE has designated August 28 as a public holiday, resulting in a three-day weekend for both public and private sectors. The holiday usually involves observance rather than grand celebrations, with festivities kept to a minimum.",
  "summary": "UAE leaders marked the Prophet Mohammed's birthday with a message of goodwill, unity and peace. In their public message, they called for security and stability in the UAE, the region and around the world. President Sheikh Mohamed said the anniversary was an opportunity to remember the Prophet Mohammed's legacy , which is defined by the values of mercy, goodwill and unity. “On the anniversary of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}