UAE Announces Islamic New Year Holiday

The Federal Authority of Human Resources in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the official holiday for the public sector employees on account of the Islamic New Year or Hijri New Year.

According to details, the Government has declared July 21 (Friday) as an official holiday to celebrate the New Islamic Year (Hijri Year) for all public sector employees.

It is pertinent to mention that Islamic Calendar follows a lunar-based system, which means that dates can vary depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.

This is an important holiday for Muslim that commemorates the migration or Hijra of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his followers from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) is also expected to make an official announcement for private sector employees in the UAE.

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