UAE leaders attend official 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration

Under the theme 'United,' UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was joined by Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates at the official ceremony marking the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad, held at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi.

The ceremony reflected the enduring spirit of the Union, honouring the UAE’s rich heritage, its path of progress and achievement, and the national ambitions guiding its future.

The event also honoured the legacy of the nation’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the timeless values that helped shape the UAE’s identity.

A visual journey reflecting the country's history to life was displayed through light shows, traditional Emirati-inspired costumes, orchestral pieces, and folk performances.

The ceremony featured artists of all ages and backgrounds in a tribute to the generations who have contributed to the UAE’s ongoing story.

The UAE National Orchestra also took part in the ceremony, delivering a special debut performance that captured the spirit of the nation and the values that unite its people.

The celebration was livestreamed across the official Eid Al Etihad digital platforms, allowing all UAE residents to join in the celebration.

The Zayed National Museum was also inaugurated by the UAE President, the museum officially open to the public on December 3. 

The UAE President reflected on "what it means to be united" in post sharing the celebration on X Platform.

I had the pleasure of joining my brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi to witness the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration paying tribute to our nation’s history shaped over thousands of years. On this cherished occasion, we reflect on the… pic.twitter.com/f61OiwKCgk

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 2, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also expressed his pride of the country and its union.

فقرات تحمل الفخر .. كلمات من ذهب .. قصة وطن رسمه زايد وإخوانه ..
كان ذلك حفل عيد الاتحاد ..
فخورين بوطننا .. معتزين بمسيرتنا .. ممتنين لمؤسسي دولتنا ..
شكرا لفريق عمل هذا الحفل المميز وعلى رأسهم ابنتي الشيخة مريم بنت محمد بن زايد ..
وكل عام ودولتنا في خير وأمن وأمان وعزة… pic.twitter.com/t7ewCFo27c

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 2, 2025