Republic Act 9849 provides that Eid’l Adha, one of Islam’s two major feasts along with Eid’l Fitr, shall be celebrated as regular holiday.
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The dates were announced by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, The National reported.
Private sector would have three holidays from September 11-13 on the occasion of Haj and Eid Al Adha, an announcement said.
The UAE cabinet, chaired by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Sunday has announced that the Eid Al Adha 2016 holiday for Federal institutions and ministries will begin on Sunday (Sept.11) and end on Thursday (Sept.15).
UAE residents working in the public sector will enjoy a nine-day break, starting on Friday, September 9, until Saturday, September 17.
Eid al-Adha is the Festival of Sacrifice in English.
Private sector workers will be expected back at the office on Wednesday 14 September.
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The date of this year’s celebration of Eid’l Adha, which falls on a Monday, was based on the recommendations of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).
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Throughout the holiday, families get together and share gifts with each other.
