Burjeel Hospital marks advent of Eid with a baby born just a minute after midnight

Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi’s premier healthcare facility, marked the advent of Eid Al Fitr with the birth of Baby just a minute after midnight.

Baby Selim Mohamed Elbasyamy was born at 00.01 in good health, weighing 2.9 kg. Blessed parents welcomed their newborn baby on the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr on Sunday.

They were overjoyed at their baby being the first one born on this day in the UAE.

Said Mohamed Elbasyouny and Mai Youssef Awad, “We are blessed to welcome our baby into the world on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. We want to thank Dr. Fady and all the nurses at Burjeel Hospital for taking such good care of our family, and for making sure everyone is healthy and fine, and making us feels at home.”

Dr. Fady Georges Hachem, Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynecology, at Burjeel Hospital said “We are so happy to celebrate the birth of a new life on this special day. Babies born on such a significant day bring added joy to our hearts, and give more reason for the family to celebrate. We are glad that the delivery went smoothly and the mother and child in good health.”

Burjeel Hospital has a highly-skilled team of Obstetrics & Gynecologist and its world class care for pre-term and term babies (including the Neonatology ICU), the most up to date diagnostic tools and outstanding facilities and services, families can expect superior medical care and personalised attention at every step of the way to ensure a smooth and safe delivery.