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      Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE residents to potentially have a six-day long weekend

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      by Ruman Baig
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      Dealing with holiday blues after the Eid Al-Fitr weekend? Fret not, the next long break is just around the corner.
      According to UAE’s official calendar of public holidays, the next potential holiday will fall on the Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha. As per the Islamic calendar, it will fall between Zul Hijjah 9 to 12, resulting in a four-day long break. But since these dates are chalked right before the weekend, residents of UAE might just enjoy a hefty break of six days.
      Based on Astronomy expert Ibrahim Al Jarwan’s video, the Islamic month of Zul Hijjah will begin on Monday, June 19. Which means, Eid Al Adha will most likely be on Wednesday, June 28. The Day of Arafah falls a day prior and will be potentially observed on Tuesday, June 27.
      Keeping all the significant dates in mind, the Eid Al Adha break in UAE might begin from Tuesday, June 27  to Friday, June 30 — the weekend addition will extend the holiday by two extra days.
      Although, just like every other Islamic holiday, the confirmation of this depends on the moon-sighting.
      Now that you have a head start, plan your next vacation accordingly. To make the rest of your year hassle-free here is the complete list of remaining holidays for the year 2023.
      Arafat Day: June 27Eid al Adha: June 28, 29, 30Islamic New Year: July 19The Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 27Commemoration Day: December 1National Day: December 2, 3
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      When does Ramadan fall in 2023 in the UAE?

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      As one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is an important time for all those living in the UAE.
      Regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Holy Month of Ramadan is a period for reflection and prayer, by way of fasting from sunrise to sunset.
      Dependent on the siting of the moon, Ramadan can last from 29 to 30 days and given that the Islamic calendar does not correspond directly with the Gregorian calendar, the exact dates of Ramadan vary year on year.
      When is Ramadan in 2023?
      So, when exactly is Ramadan set to fall in 2023?
      It’s expected that the first day of Ramadan will be on March 23, 2023, and the last day is estimated to be April 21, 2023.
      After Ramadan ends, Eid Al Fitr – a major celebration in the Islamic calendar – is set to take place
      In November 2022, it was announced by the UAE cabinet that Eid Al Fitr will be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Per the Gregorian calendar, this will likely be from April 20 to April 23, 2023, with dates subject to the moon sighting and confirmation by the UAE government.
      However, it’s always good to know estimates in the name of planning ahead!
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      When is the next long weekend in the UAE?

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      While many have escaped the UAE’s scorching heat this summer, it’s likely extended breaks will be coming to an end soon and many will be returning to work.
      However, that hasn’t stopped us from thinking about the next holiday.
      The UAE recently marked Islamic New Year on 1st of Muharram 1444, which corresponded to Saturday, July 30, 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. For those who work a normal Monday to Friday week, it was business as usual.
      So, when is the next long weekend? There are two public holidays still set to take place in the UAE in 2022, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a long weekend for many.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022, which is a Saturday. Given the public holiday was marked on a Saturday for Islamic New Year, it may be the same for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have an extended long weekend to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2. It’s likely to be a five-day or four-day weekend.
      As always, the final and official dates and public holiday eligibility for public sector employees and private sector employees are determined by UAE authorities.
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      UAE announces Islamic New Year holiday for public and private sectors

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      The UAE has confirmed the Islamic New Year holiday for both the public and private sectors.
      In a statement issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, it was announced that Hijiri New Year would fall on 1st of Muharram 1444. This will likely correspond in the Gregorian calendar to July 30, 2022, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.

      Hijri New Year Holiday in the Federal Governmentis on 1st of Muharram 1444
      Happy Hijri New Year pic.twitter.com/qBSQprSafj
      — FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) July 26, 2022

      Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced earlier this year that this Saturday, July 30, would be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark Hijiri New Year.
      While this means it will still be a normal working week for many, for those who work on Saturdays, it will be a welcome day off.

      Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Saturday, July 30, 2022, will be an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE on the occasion of #IslamicNewYear (1444H). We wish you a happy Islamic New Year. #UAE #MOHRE pic.twitter.com/0NzBTSPyVY
      — MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) July 24, 2022

      After Islamic New Year, there are only three public holidays remaining in 2022 – the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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      When is the next public holiday in the UAE in 2022?

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Many of us will be returning to work today after enjoying a long weekend to mark the Eid Al Adha holiday.
      However, if you’re like us, we’re sure you’ll be wondering when exactly the next public holiday will be in the UAE.
      So you can make plans in advance, here’s when you can expect the rest of the public holidays in the UAE to fall.
      As always, the final and official dates and public holiday eligibility for public sector employees and private sector employees are determined by UAE authorities.
      Islamic New Year
      In just a couple of weeks, we’re set to mark the Hijri (Islamic) New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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