UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holiday for federal government

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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) today issued a circular announcing that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will be observed from 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with official work resuming on 4th Shawwal.

In the event that the Holy Month of Ramadan concludes with 30 days, the 30th of Ramadan shall be observed as an additional public holiday, thereby extending the Eid Al-Fitr break.

The Authority extended its congratulations to the UAE government, its people, residents, and the Arab and Islamic nations, wishing them continued prosperity and well-being.

The start of Shawwal will be confirmed by the UAE's moon-sighting committee at the end of Ramadan. Months in the Islamic calendar last for 29 or 30 days meaning as Ramadan begun on March 1, the first day of Shawwal will either be Sunday, March 30 or Monday, March 31.

Eid Al Fitr is likely to begin on March 31, which would result in three days of public holiday, with work resuming on Thursday, April 3.

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