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Eid al-Fitr holiday: Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces official dates

Official operations will recommence on the 4th of Shawwal 1446 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday: Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces official dates
The circular elaborated that if Ramadan concludes within 30 days, the 30th day of Ramadan will also be included in the Eid al-Fitr holidays Dubai 1446 Hijri.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has released a circular regarding the Eid al-Fitr holidays Dubai 1446 Hijri. This announcement details that all activities across entities, departments, and institutions associated with the Dubai government will be paused from the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH until the 3rd of Shawwal 1446 AH. Official operations will recommence on the 4th of Shawwal 1446 AH. Additionally, the circular elaborated that if Ramadan concludes within 30 days, the 30th day of Ramadan will also be included in the Eid al-Fitr holidays Dubai 1446 Hijri.

Staff exemptions and operational needs

Staff members from various entities, departments, and institutions who work on a shift basis or those responsible for managing public facilities or delivering public services are excluded from this circular. To maintain smooth operations during this holiday period, these entities must determine the working hours for the exempt categories, aligning them with their operational requirements.

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Congratulations on the occasion

In light of this significant occasion, the DGHR conveys its warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; along with their brothers, the members of the Supreme Council and the Rulers of the Emirates, and to the people of the UAE and all its residents.

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