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Khaleej Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Ajman announces holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees
Ajman has announced the official holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees on Friday, June 27, translating into a three-day weekend. Normal working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. Earlier this month, Dubai has announced the official holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees on Friday. The UAE government had earlier officially declared Friday, June 27, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announcement applies to public sector employees, granting them a 3-day long weekend. Similarly, private sector employees in the UAE will also get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year. The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar's first month. The date was confirmed in line with the approved list of official holidays for 2025, issued by the UAE Cabinet. The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays.
Khaleej Times
29-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Eid Al Adha 2025 holidays for private sector announced
Private sector employees in the UAE will receive a four-day holiday for the upcoming Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha in June, starting from 9 Dhul Hijjah, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced on Wednesday. Employees will begin their holiday on 9 Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to Thursday, June 5, and it will continue through 12 Dhul Hijjah (1446 AH), ending on Sunday, June 8. As a result, private sector employees will enjoy a four-day break in observance of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha, which includes the weekend. Official work will resume on Monday, 9 June 2025. The announcement follows the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent on Tuesday evening, which indicated that the last month of the Islamic calendar would start on Wednesday, May 28. The Dhul Hijjah crescent was spotted by astronomers on several instances on Tuesday, UAE's Astronomy Centre said. Public sector employees will also get similar days of holidays. A unified holiday policy implemented in the UAE for public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal breaks throughout the year. Eid Al Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the traditional sacrifice of livestock, with meat shared among family, friends, and those in need.
