54th Eid Al Etihad Celebrations Committee holds its first meeting
He stressed the committee's goal to help everyone, both residents and visitors, learn about the traditions and customs of the United Arab Emirates and Sharjah during these celebrations, ensuring that everyone has a wonderful experience as they enjoy the Eid Al Etihad spirit.
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Get up to 9-day break around UAE's Eid Al Etihad holiday; here's how
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- Sharjah 24
Narrator Summer Camp instils heritage in children
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- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Are we getting another long weekend in the UAE for Prophet Muhammad's birthday?
We're officially in long weekend watch mode and the next potential break on the UAE calendar is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH) – which could mean a three-day weekend for residents across Abu Dhabi (and beyond). So, what's the latest? One of the key dates in the 2025 UAE public holiday calendar is the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (PBUH), which always falls on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' Al-Awwal. And According to Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, it's expected to align with Thursday, September 4, 2025, based on astronomical calculations. Here's where it gets exciting: if the UAE government opts to shift the holiday to Friday (as is often the case under public holiday law), we could be looking at a Friday-Saturday-Sunday break. Is it officially a UAE public holiday? Yes. Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is included in the UAE's list of official public holidays. While the date is confirmed closer to the time by the government, the holiday itself is locked in – it's just a matter of when we get the day off. When will we know for sure? As always, the official holiday date will be confirmed by UAE authorities closer to the time, but it's worth keeping that first weekend of September clear – just in case. According to astronomers, the moon will reach full illumination on Saturday, August 9, giving them a clear view to estimate the Islamic calendar dates ahead. We'll update you as soon as the government confirms the date. In the meantime, start thinking about your potential getaway plans. What's the next public holiday after this? If you're already mentally in PTO mode, the next official break after Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH) will be Eid Al Etihad, formerly known as UAE National Day. That will fall midweek, on Tuesday December 2 and Wednesday December 3, 2025. Coming up in Abu Dhabi… The 27 best things to do indoors this summer in Abu Dhabi It's time for some air-conditioned bliss Psst: This is when summer officially ends in Abu Dhabi No complaints here 25 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF – a lush day by the water awaits
