Abu dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has emphasized that Zayed Humanitarian Day serves as an annual reminder of the humanitarian values embodied by the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. These values include a legacy of giving, humanitarian service, and dedication to serving humanity without discrimination.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Muslim Council of Elders released a statement on Zayed Humanitarian Day, which is observed annually on the nineteenth day of the holy month of Ramadan. The council highlighted that Sheikh Zayed's humanitarian legacy has become a global model promoting solidarity and compassion, providing relief to those in need, spreading goodness, and building bridges of cooperation among peoples.
The statement further noted that the United Arab Emirates, led by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues to follow Sheikh Zayed's path by enhancing humanitarian action and supporting initiatives that serve humanity and uphold human dignity.
Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, stated that Zayed Humanitarian Day embodies a comprehensive humanitarian school founded by Sheikh Zayed. This school is based on upholding human dignity, aiding those in distress, and extending support to the needy worldwide.
He added that these values have become central to the mission of the United Arab Emirates, its leadership, and its approach to global humanitarian work, while also promoting goodness, tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity.
Abdelsalam also noted that the legacy of wisdom instilled by Sheikh Zayed is reflected in the UAE's approach to confronting challenges. The UAE has shown responsibility and resilience in both times of prosperity and crisis, establishing a model of effective crisis management guided by prudence and humanitarian values.
The Muslim Council of Elders concluded that commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Day renews commitment to the values of giving and solidarity established by Sheikh Zayed and reaffirms the universal principle that serving humanity and assisting those in need is a shared responsibility transcending borders and cultures.
