UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomes Dawoodi Bohra Sultan, shares Eid Al Adha greetings and hopes for global peace

On Monday, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin, the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, at Qasr Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.

In view of the UAE's strong commitment to interfaith dialogue and multicultural relations, this meeting exemplified the UAE's continued efforts to foster religious harmony, human dignity and coexistence on an international stage.UAE continues to declare itself a beacon of faith diplomacy, welcoming international interfaith gatherings such as the Abrahamic Family House and the World Tolerance Summit. This meeting, held, includes international faith leaders such as Sultan Saifuddin, further fueling this narrative.

The face of the meeting may have appeared as a simple exchange of pleasantries, bearing greater geopolitical and diplomatic implications, but it appeared to the better diplomatic implications.

UAE President welcomes Dawoodi Bohra community Sultan shares Eid AI Adha greetings

The Sultan of Dawoodi Bohra community welcomed by UAE President highlights the significance of the meeting which was held during one of Islam's most sacred events that contributed a religious and symbolic dimension to the Eid Al Adha.

Posted by Dawoodi Bohras on X (Formerly Twitter) leaders from the two sides exchanged Eid wishes, shared common aspirations for international peace, prosperity, and human welfare during religious celebrations.

This is an extension of the overall soft power policy that the UAE employs, including religious diplomacy to engender international goodwill. During the meeting, Sultan Saifuddin commended Sheikh Mohamed's leadership, more so his efforts in spearheading philanthropic causes and promoting universal values of tolerance, compassion, and dialogue.

He commended the UAE model of living together where communities of different faiths, including the Dawoodi Bohras, coexist and thrive together in peace.

Who are the Dawoodi Bohras

The Dawoodi Bohras are a Shi’a Muslim community known for their strong emphasis on education, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and cleanliness. With global headquarters in India, the community has a significant presence in the UAE and contributes actively to the country’s economic and civic life.Their topmost leadership, Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin, not only commands respect as a religious leader but also as a champion of sustainable urban development, food security, and social well-being in accordance with UAE's values.

UAE leaders join in common support for religious coexistence

The presence of senior Emirati leaders at the meeting, according to the Gulf News report, indicated the importance the UAE places on such interfaith and intercultural interactions. Those present at the meeting included:

Their attendance reflects an agreement among the UAE leadership to adopt religious tolerance and open debate.

UAE cements its place as a beacon of peaceful coexistence

The Al Shati Palace summit reiterates the UAE's strategic location as a global hub for tolerance where over 200 nationalities and multiple religious communities coexist in harmony. This model is especially relevant in a world beset by rising polarization, extremism, and cultural misconceptions.Sultan Saifuddin's visit and the respectful reception he was given are evidence of religious institutions' respect for state leadership, as they show how such understanding can bring about social stability and international collaboration.