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9-day Eid Al Adha weekend in UAE: All you need to know
With the moon sighting committee and other members of the community gearing up to get together for spotting the crescent of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday May ....
Top 5 visa-free destinations UAE residents can book for Eid
The Eid Al Adha break appears set to be one of the easiest get-away giving long weekends over the course of the year, and UAE inhabitants are making ....
UAE Fatwa Council announces Dhul Hijjah crescent to be
Sighting of Dhul Hijjah crescent moon On the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Emirates Council for Fatwa announced it. According to the ....
UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for public sector
Eid Al Adha holiday dates for UAE government workers were announced and public sector employees will have a 5-day long break this year. In a ....
Eid Al Adha break: UAE schools confirm holiday plans and
While there is some flexibility in the academic calendar within deadlines, school leaders have stated it remains mostly non-negotiable as the UAE ....
Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha to Give UAE Residents Longest
UAE residents can look forward to a potentially long break in May 2026, according to current astronomical predictions. Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha are ....
Eid Al Fitr: UAE announces March 20 as start of festival
The sighting of the crescent marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not confirmed today. Hence, Eid Al Fitr will fall on Friday (March ....
Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed on occasion of Eid Al
The Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced closure timings on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In observance of the holiday, operations will be ....
Last Friday of Ramadan in UAE today; this day next week
Today marks the last Friday in Ramadan, one of the holiest days of the year for Muslims across the UAE. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of ....
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for public sector
The Dubai authorities have introduced Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector workers in the emirate, three days ahead of a national break for the end ....
UAE confirms Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for private sector
Eid Al Fitr holiday for private sector works has been officially announced by the UAE government, and it will last four days. Believers ....
4-day weekend for Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Likely dates revealed
The first week of the holy month of Ramadan has flown through. As spirituality levels reach a high across the UAE, residents are already ....
Ramadan begins in UAE: Will Eid break be 3 or 4 days?
While the faithful take their fast from February 18 and reverberate into the rhythm of Ramadan 2026, there is an unusual calm that is pervading, a ....
Long weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break
With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break ....
Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector employees
Emirate of Sharjah has declared 1st January, Saturday as the holiday for employees working in fields concerning Government of Sharjah and its ....
5-day paid holiday for Sharjah government employees for
Sharjah has declared the public holiday for government workers on the 54th Union Day. Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 will be holidays ....
9-day holiday in UAE? Airfares set to jump by Dh1,200 to
If you’re looking to travel this coming holiday season in December, then now is the best time to book your flights. Industry experts expect ....
UAE flights: Ticket prices up by 60% on peak travel day
Travel demand for flights to arab and other regional destinations has boomed alongside ticket prices as UAE residents prepare for the upcoming Eid Al ....