Eid Al Adha In The UAE: Holiday Dates Announced for Public and Private Sector
If you are eagerly planning your break and booking those vacations and staycations, Bazaar Arabia brings you all the details we know so far…
Update: Private sector holiday dates have been announced for Eid Al Adha 2024 in the UAE. Read more here.
The UAE’s Astronomy Centre announced that the crescent moon of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah 1445 was spotted in Abu Dhabi on Friday, June 7.
The entity released the statement in a social media post. Taking to X.com, formerly known as Twitter, the authority shared an image of the faint moon as captured by the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory at 10am UAE time (6am GMT).
هلال شهر ذي الحجة 1445هـ كما تم تصويره يوم الجمعة 07 يونيو 2024م من أبوظبي بواسطة مرصد الختم الفلكي، وذلك في الساعة 06 صباحا بتوقيت غرينتش. بعد القمر عن الشمس 11 درجة. عمر القمر السطحي 15.7 ساعة.
فريق المرصد: أسامة غنّام، أنس محمد، سامح العشي، خلفان النعيمي، محمد عودة pic.twitter.com/ogH8YRxPad
— مركز الفلك الدولي (@AstronomyCenter) June 7, 2024
The announcement left UAE residents asking about the holidays to mark the occasion.
Eid Al Adha In The UAE: When Will Holiday Dates Be Announced for Public and Private Sector?
Employees in both government entities and private companies are expected to enjoy one day off for Arafah Day, and a three-day break for Eid Al Adha according to previous announcements by the government on public holidays.
While residents are most likely expected to enjoy five consecutive days off combined with the weekend, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is yet to officially announce the number of holidays. As for the public sector, the UAE Cabinet is yet to make an announcement.
Check back soon for more details.
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