The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has confirmed October 21 as a holiday across the UAE to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
The holiday has currently been announced for the public sector.
Thursday, 21 October 2021
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) October 10, 2021
The Prophet’s birthday holiday “Carried Over”
in the Federal Government pic.twitter.com/oOIfnbAjbx
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal.


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