Dubai government declares nine-day Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Dubai government is the most recent Emirate to authorise a nine-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government staff. 

Dubai government is the most recent Emirate to authorise a nine-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government staff. 

As per the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, the break will commence on Saturday, April 30, till Sunday, May 8. The official working hours of the federal government staff will resume on Monday, May 9. 

Advertisement

Lately, Sharjah also declared that the employees of the public sector would be getting a nine-day break to celebrate the Islamic festival. The break will commence from Saturday, April 30, till Thursday, May 5, as per the Department of Human Resources in Sharjah. Residents will be given an off for nine days.

Eid Al Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar. This year, the festival of Islam is expected to come on May 2, according to the calculations made by the astronomy department. 

The Department of Human Resources and Emiratisation in Sharjah had recently declared that private sector staff would be getting paid holiday from Ramadan 29 till Shawwal 3. 

Eid Al Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, but the exact date relies on the sighting of the Moon. The holy month stays for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the new crescent will be seen. 

Eid Al Fitr is the occasion that marks the end of Ramadan and the completion of the month-long fasts. 

Practices differ around the world but generally include:

Advertisement
  • Morning prayers.
  • Visiting family and friends.
  • Public holidays.
  • New clothing and henna.
  • Gifts and charity donations.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Read More

World Bank predicts economy growth of 2.1% for UAE

For the United Arab Emirates, the World Bank has predicted a growth of 2.1% for the national economy.

Facebook launches Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts in the US!

Facebook has officially launched it’s Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts on iOS, but the service is only limited in for the US audience for...

Dubai: Parking charges levied at several points at The Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah in Dubai has imposed charges at several parking locations for motorists. Parking meters have been installed at the Rast Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah beside the Aloft hotel

Recent

Zimbabwean preacher, Ismail Mufti Menk says ‘Dubai is my second home’

Dr Ismail Mufti Menk, who is a Zimbabwean preacher and renowned Islamic scholar, said that Dubai is his second home.

Saint Lucia: Deputy PM Ernest Hilaire extends condolences on demise of journalist Guy Ellis

Saint Lucia: The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Ernest Hilaire, has expressed sorrow after the sudden demise of Saint Lucian veteran and Journalist named Guy Ellis.

Top 10 new hotels in Dubai set to open in 2022; Know details here

With a whole host of new Dubai hotels opening in 2022, there will be plenty of places to check out.