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UAE: Private sector holiday for birthday of Prophet Muhammad announced

Earlier, it was announced that the public sector, too, would get a holiday on Sunday to mark the occasion
UAE: Private sector holiday for birthday of Prophet Muhammad announced
MoHRE made the announcement on social media

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Sunday, September 15, 2024 (Rabi al-Awwal 12, 1446H) is a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him).

“On this auspicious occasion, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the UAE leadership, citizens and residents,” the ministry said.

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Public sector holiday

Earlier, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the holiday for Prophet’s birthday in the federal government.

“Based on the UAE Cabinet resolution regarding the approved official 2024 holiday agenda for the government and private sectors in the country, it has been decided that the holiday for the Prophet’s birthday will be on Sunday, September 15, 2024,” the circular stated.

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The Prophet’s birthday

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is observed on the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It is a significant religious event in Islam, observed by Muslims around the world. Moreover, the day is observed as a national holiday across several Islamic countries. It’s also celebrated in non-Muslim countries among communities that have a large Muslim population.

Mosques are often adorned with lights and host religious lectures and recitals of Qur’anic verses to mark the occasion.

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