As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is expected to order the release of hundreds of prisoners.

Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic occasion to enhance family cohesion, and bring happiness to mothers and children. It is common for UAE rulers to pardon prisoners during significant occasions like National Day, Eid or Ramadan

At the moment, there are countless prisoners of conscience imprisoned throughout the UAE, including 51 prisoners, including two women, held beyond their release dates.

Eid al-Fitr is a time of festivities to spend with loved ones, however, dozens of Emirati political prisoners are denied the joys of such celebrations.

Sanid calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, as part of the Eid al-Fitr pardon.