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UAE Eid Al Adha holidays begin on August 31

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees in the UAE, reported WAM.

Employees in ministries and federal bodies of the UAE government will enjoy a long weekend vacation starting August 31 (Thursday), with work resuming on September 4 (Monday).

UAE declared the holidays a day after the Saudi Supreme Court announced that Dhu Al Hijjah crescent moon was sighted on Tuesday night.  

UAE is yet to announce holidays for private sector employees.

Eid Al Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as sign of his obedience of God.

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