Dubai Announces Hijri New Year

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Dubai Announces Official Islamic New Year Holiday Dates

The Dubai government announced an official holiday for the Islamic New Year today. Government entities and institutions will observe the holiday on Monday, June 15.

Enjoying a Long Weekend

Official working hours will resume normally on Tuesday morning. The UAE government previously declared June 15 a public holiday for private sector employees too. This announcement gives workers across the entire country a fantastic three day weekend.

Commemorating the Hijra

The Hijri New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. The occasion commemorates the historic migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. Muslims typically mark this important date with quiet religious reflection rather than public celebrations.

Plan your weekends perfectly with the latest local holiday news at The WAU.

Author: Amita Kalsi