Ministry of Interior announces Eid Al Adha 2025 timings
The Ministry of Interior has announced its official service hours for Eid Al Adha 2025.
Service-oriented Departments: 8 am - 12 pm
Passports
Traffic
Nationality & Travel Documents
Criminal Evidence and Information (Fingerprint)
Security-oriented departments & Traffic Investigation: 24/7
Licensing Affairs Department: 8 am - 12 pm
Drivers' Licensing Section (Madinat Khalifa)
Technical Inspection Section (Mazroua)
Vehicle Number Plate Workshop (Ain Khaled)
Vehicle Registration Section (Madinat Khalifa)
Violations Section (Madinat Khalifa)
External Services Section (Al Maamoura)
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