When is Eid Al Adha 2024 in The UAE?
The public and private sector can expect another extended long weekend in just a few weeks…
We’re here to add a little bit of joy to your post-vacation blues with everything you need to know about the next public holiday in the UAE. So, when is Eid Al Adha 2024 in The UAE? Bazaar Arabia shares everything you need to know about the next public and private holiday.
It’s time to give your vacation (or staycation) planning a kick-start as the Eid Al Adha break is expected to occur during the third
When is Eid Al Adha 2024 in The UAE?
The Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha break is in store for UAE residents, in less than two months’ time.
Arafat Day marks the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, the Islamic holiday falls on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
Pilgrims visiting Mecca flock to Arafat to pray during the occasion. This year, the event is expected to fall around Saturday, June 15 or Sunday, June 16. However, the exact date will be announced closer to the time by a moon sighting committee.
Following, Arafat Day, Muslims across the world mark Eid Al Adha. The occasion known as the “Festival of Sacrifice” is marked on the 10th day of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
It’s usually celebrated by sharing a meal with their family, friends, and those who are less fortunate. Overall, it’s a time for religious observance, feasting, and fostering a community spirit. Eid Al Adha is expected to start on the evening of Sunday, June 16, or Monday, June 17, in 2024, depending on the Islamic calendar. It lasts three days.
How Many Days Off Will The Public and Private Sector Have for Eid Al Adha 2024 in the UAE?
UAE residents can look forward to a potential four to five-day weekend. If Arafat Day falls on June 15, Saturday, then the next three days may be off – giving employees in the country a four-day weekend.
If Arafat Day is marked on June 16, Sunday, then Eid Al Adha will start on Monday, June 17 and the two subsequent holidays will fall on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19, which means residents will enjoy a five-day weekend.
As the Islamic months are subject to the moon sighting, the exact dates of these holidays in the Gregorian calendar are to be confirmed by the UAE officials closer to the time.
How To Spend Eid al Adha Long Weekend
For those in desperate need of a quick repose consider booking in for a staycation. While the UAE boasts a number of stunning staycation options, so does KSA; Bazaar Arabia shares a full guide here.
Feeling like booking in to a beach club or pool day? Here’s our list for the ultimate weekend filled with beachside bliss.
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