UAE declares Islamic New Year holiday

Tuesday, 2 July 2024 at 16:09

By ARN News Staff

Sunday, July7, will be an official paid holiday for all private sector establishments in the UAE on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.

This was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Sunday, 7th of July (1st Muharram), will be an official paid public holiday for all private sector establishments in the UAE in celebration of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.#MoHRE #UAE
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) July 2, 2024

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