Libya declares Eid al-Adha holiday from Thursday to Monday
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has announced a five-day holiday for Eid al-Adha, beginning on Thursday and ending on Monday.
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh issued the directive on Sunday, confirming that Thursday will be a public holiday for the Day of Arafah, followed by three days of Eid celebrations — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday will also be a day off, but it will be deducted from civil servants' annual leave entitlement, according to a statement shared on the government's official Facebook page.
A separate statement from the rival eastern-based government said it would also grant a four-day holiday for Eid, starting Thursday 5 June and ending Sunday 8 June. News Tagged: Eid Al-Adha
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