Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon that would determine the dates for Eid Al Adha 2023, Arabian Business reported. It is expected that the crescent moon, which will mark the start the month of Dhul Hijjah, will be sighted on Sunday. The statement was released on the state-run […]
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2023 holiday dates
UAE has officially announced that the public sector employees in the UAE will have the opportunity to enjoy a six-day break in celebration of Eid Al Adha, according to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The holiday will commence on Tuesday, June 27 and continue until Friday, June 30, with […]
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Qatar declares 11-day holiday for Eid
Qatar has declared a 11-day holiday for Eid Al Fitr, according to the Amiri Diwan. Eid Al Fitr holidays in Qatar will begin on April 19, in line with 28 Ramadan 1444 AH, and will continue until April 27, as reported by Arabian Business. All employees will return to work on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The […]
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UAE reveals Eid 2023 holiday dates
UAE has officially announced the Eid 2023 holiday for the government sector. Public sector employees will get a four-day weekend, from Thursday, April 20 till Sunday, April 23. Employees will resume work on Monday, April 24. Earlier this week, UAE announced early salaries for employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2023. The directive comes from […]
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UAE, Saudi Arabia confirm 4-day Eid weekend for private sector
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a holiday for the private sector and non-profits for Eid Al-Fitr 2023. The Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin at the end of the working day on Thursday, April 20, for four days. The announcement of the holiday was made by the kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development […]
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Potential 3-day weekend? Official Eid Al-Fitr 2023 dates revealed
UAE residents can expect a three-day weekend after the International Astronomy Centre revealed its expected date for the sighting of the Shawaal crescent. According to a Twitter post by UAEBARQ, the International Astronomy Centre said: “Islamic Countries are expected to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20. Sighting the crescent on that day might not […]
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UAE Eid Al-Fitr to start on April 21, astronomy group says
The first day of Eid Al-Fitr is likely to be on Friday, April 21, 2023. “Most likely, Ramadan this year will be for 29 days. Eid Al-Fitr and the first of Shawwal will be on Friday April 21,” said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, The National reported. The actual dates are to be announced […]