Eid Al Adha holiday in the UAE announced

Public sector holiday from November 5 to 8, while private sector gets holiday from November 5 to 7

Abu Dhabi: The public sector will get a four-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha, while the private sector will get a three-day holiday, it was announced on Monday. 

According to a circular issued by Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Authority of Human Resources, federal bodies and ministries will remain closed from November 5 to 8 for the public sector.

Private sector companies will remain closed from November 5 to 7, according to a circular issued by Saqr Gobash, Minister of Labour.

The ministers seized this opportunity to congratulate President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and the UAE people and government. 

Source: Gulf News

First day of Eid Al Adha to fall on November 6

The Islamic Crescent Observation Project (ICOP), in its forecast, has said that Friday, October 28th will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah month, and Sunday, November 6th will be the first day of Eid Al Adha.

Emirates 24|7 Staff adds that our calculations show that the UAE could enjoy a nine-day holiday break, including weekends.

November 6 is a Sunday, and as has been the case previously, five days of public holidays may well be declared – till Thursday November 10. This would include schools as well.

Count the weekend (Nov 4-5) before and the one after (Nov 11-12) and the Emirates could be on holiday for nine days.

While the private sector may get three days, that is only till Tuesday, November 8, many people are likely to take two extra days of leave to avail of the full nine day break.

Dhu Al Hijja, the 12th month of the lunar Islamic calendar that marks the beginning of the Haj season and Eid Al Adha, is expected to fall on October 28.

Eid is celebrated on the 10th of this month.

Eid Al Adha, like Ramadan, must be confirmed by moon sighting, as per Islamic tradition.

The moon will emerge on October 26 at 11.56pm.

Source: www.emirates247.com

UAE likely to enjoy a 9-day holiday break for Eid Al Adha

Eid expected to fall on November 6; Private sector may get three days

Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on November 6 according to WAM.

This could mean that the UAE could enjoy a nine-day holiday break, including weekends.

November 6 is a Sunday, and as has been the case previously, five days of public holidays may well be declared – till Thursday November 10. This would include schools as well.

Count the weekend (Nov 4-5) before and the one after (Nov 11-12) and the Emirates could be on holiday for nine days.

While the private sector may get three days, that is only till Tuesday, November 8, many people are likely to take two extra days of leave to avail of the full nine day break.

Dhu Al Hijja, the 12th month of the lunar Islamic calendar that marks the beginning of the Haj season and Eid Al Adha, is expected to fall on October 28.

Eid is celebrated on the 10th of this month.

Eid Al Adha, like Ramadan, must be confirmed by moon sighting, as per Islamic tradition.

The moon will emerge on October 26 at 11.56pm.

 

Source: Emirates 24/7