UAE authorities have confirmed the Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha 2024 holidays for the public and private sectors.
Employees of both sectors will enjoy a holiday from Dhu Al Hijjah 9, corresponding to Saturday, June 15, until Dhu Al Hijjah 12, corresponding to Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Work will resume the following day, Wednesday, June 19.
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This was stated in a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) to all ministries and federal entities. A similar announcement was issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) for the private sector.
When was the Dhu Al Hujjah moon sighted?
The crescent of the Dhu Al Hijjah moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Therefore, Friday, June 7, was the first day of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah.
What is the significance of Eid Al Adha?
Eid Al Adha is also known as the festival of sacrifice. It commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to God’s command. On this day, families that can afford to sacrifice a ritually acceptable animal, such as sheep or goat, do so and divide the flesh equally into three portions — one for the family offering the sacrifice, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor and needy. It’s also a time for meeting friends and relatives, and exchanging gifts.
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