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Time Out Dubai
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha: 5 things Dubai employees need to know
As the UAE braces for one of the biggest public holidays of the year, Dubai employees are getting prepared for the extended break. With separate announcements by the UAE government aimed at the public and private sectors when it comes to days off for Eid Al Adha, it's worth knowing exactly how much time off you're entitled to. The UAE public holidays law outlines at the start of the year what to expect during the festival of sacrifice. And, while the majority of people living and working in Dubai will enjoy time off for the holiday, what are your rights if your employer wants you to work? How long will private sector employees be off for Eid Al Adha? The United Arab Emirates has confirmed the exact number of days that private sector employees will enjoy off work for Eid Al Adha. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE has officially announced the days off for workers in the private sector. Private sector workers will be off from Dhu Al Hijjah 9 until Dhu Al Hijjah 12, which will be from Thursday June 5 until Sunday June 8 in 2025. We'll then be back in the office from Monday June 9. How long will public sector employees be off for Eid Al Adha? Ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha public holiday, the United Arab Emirates has confirmed the official days off for public sector workers. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE has officially announced the days off for public sector employees. Government workers will be off from Dhu Al Hijjah 9 until Dhu Al Hijjah 12, which will be from Thursday June 5 until Sunday June 8. Official work will resume, once again, on Monday June 9. What are your rights if your employer wants you to work during Eid Al Adha? A new UAE public holidays law has come into force which should give us all more time off (Credit: Canva) According to the Federal Decree Law No. (33) of 2021 related to employment relationships, employees have a couple of options if they are required to work during the Eid Al Adha holiday. Article 28 of the law outlines that workers are entitled to official days off with full pay on public holidays. But if your work conditions mean that you're required to work, then your employer must compensate you with another day off for each day on which you work during the holiday. If the additional days off are not possible, then workers are entitled to their full working day wage plus an additional 50 percent of the basic wage for that day. Dubai public transport will change If you're working during Eid Al Adha, then you'll need to know that your commute is changing during the public holiday period. The RTA has announced updates to the public transport schedule during the holiday, including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, buses and marine transport. Hours have been extended for the Dubai Metro, from Wednesday June 4 until Saturday June 7 to allow residents to get around more easily. In addition to extended public transport operating hours, public parking will be free during the holiday. So, if you do need to dash to the office, there will be no extra fees for parking in the street. And fun things to do during Eid Al Adha Eid Al Adha fireworks (Credit: Riverland) If you are off for Eid Al Adha, then you'll need to figure out what to do with all that extra free time. And that's where we come in. From free events and dining deals to fireworks and pop-ups, there's something for everyone to check out this long weekend. Check out our full guide here. Spending Eid Al Adha in Dubai? Eid Al Adha 2025: When it is, where to go and what to do The celebrations start here This is how much time off Dubai will get for Eid Al Adha 2025 What you need to know about the upcoming holiday We've found the best Eid Al Adha staycation deals in Dubai Celebrate Eid in style
Morocco World
18 hours ago
- Business
- Morocco World
CGEM Urges Morocco's Private Sector to Grant June 9 Holiday for Eid Al Adha
Rabat – Chakib Alj, the President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), has urged the private sector companies to grant employees a day off on Monday, June 9, aligning with the public sector, in celebration of Eid Al-Adha, which will take place on Saturday, June 7 in Morocco. Last week, the government decided to exceptionally suspend work in state administrations and local authorities on Monday, June 9. CGEM called on companies to follow suit, noting: 'We invite, as far as possible, private sector companies to also grant Monday, June 9, as a day off to their employees,' Alj said. Eid Al Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Islamic month marks Eid Al Adha or the sacrifice feast, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. Dhu Al Hijjah also marks the Hajj pilgrimage, which will commence on June 4. While the feast is a sacred and special time in Morocco, Moroccans will celebrate it differently this time. In February, Morocco announced its decision to cancel the Eid Al Adha sacrifice ritual due to drought and a notable decrease in the country's livestock population due to dry seasons that affected Morocco's agriculture sector for six years in a row. This is not the first time Morocco has canceled the Eid Al Adha sacrifice ritual. The first time dates back to 1963 when the late King Hassan II announced the cancellation of the sacrifice ritual during the Sand War between Morocco and Algeria, as it affected the two countries' economies. The second time was in 1981, and the cancellation was due to drought, as well as in 1996. Last week, ONCF announced that it has expanded the train schedule ahead of Eid Al Adha from May 30 to June 15 to help travelers move easily and safely during the holiday. The program includes up to 237 trains per day across the national network. ONCF also pledged to add extra trains on the main routes to help passengers during busy times. Tags: Eid Al Adhaeid al adha 2025
Leaders
5 days ago
- Leaders
Passports Directorate: Over 1.25 Million Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia by Wednesday
The General Directorate of Passports reported that by the end of Wednesday, the 1st of Dhu Al-Hijjah, 1446, a total of 1,255,199 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad through the Kingdom's various entry points. Of these, 1,186,810 entered via airports, 63,301 through land crossings, and 5,088 by sea. The directorate emphasized its ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival process for all pilgrims. This includes the deployment of advanced technological systems at all entry points, operated by trained personnel proficient in multiple languages. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia Urges Muslims to Spot Ramadan Crescent Moon on Friday UPDATED: Saudi Arabia Sights Dhu Al Hijjah Crescent Moon Saudi Arabia Announces Sunday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr 2025 The Supreme Court calls for questioning the crescent of Dhu Al-Hijjah next Monday Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
MOHRE confirms Eid Al Adha private sector dates for 2025
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed the exact number of days that private sector employees will enjoy off work for Eid Al Adha. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE has officially announced the days off for workers in the private sector. Private sector workers will be off from Dhu Al Hijjah 9 until Dhu Al Hijjah 12, which will be from Thursday June 5 until Sunday June 8 in 2025. We'll then be back in the office from Monday June 9. The announcement follows a similar one made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE for public sector workers. Public sector workers will also enjoy a four-day long weekend lasting from Thursday June 5 until Sunday June 8. The confirmation follows the official findings of the moon-sighting committee on Tuesday May 27. The committee spotted the crescent indicating the start of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah, which meant that the final month of the Hijri calendar got underway on Wednesday May 28. Once the start of Dhu Al Hijjah was confirmed, the government was then able to formally declare the four-day public holiday. The Eid Al Adha break in the UAE begins with Arafat Day on Thursday June 5 and rolls into the Eid Al Adha celebrations held between Friday June 6 and Sunday June 8. Eid Al Adha is one of several public holidays determined by moon sightings in the United Arab Emirates. The upcoming four-day long weekend is one of four public holidays in the UAE that rely on the Islamic calendar to determine when it begins. The lunar calendar is used predominantly by Muslims around the world to determine the dates of religious events and observances. And this difference impacts how the calendar operates and why Islamic dates shift annually in relation to the Gregorian calendar. Each Islamic month lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon's visibility. Consequently, a lunar year is approximately 354 or 355 days long, which is about 10 to 12 days shorter than the solar year used in the Gregorian calendar. Because of the shorter year, Islamic months drift through the Gregorian calendar. Spending Eid Al Adha in Dubai? Eid Al Adha 2025: When it is, where to go and what to do The celebrations start here This is how much time off Dubai will get for Eid Al Adha 2025 What you need to know about the upcoming holiday We've found the best Eid Al Adha staycation deals in Dubai Celebrate Eid in style
Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha 2025: Why it doesn't fall on the same day in every country
One of the year's biggest public holidays is approaching, but celebrations won't necessarily take place on the same day everywhere. The Eid Al Adha break, which is combined with Arafat Day, will arrive in the UAE on Thursday June 5. Several public holiday dates in Dubai and the rest of the UAE rely on the sighting of the crescent moon to determine when months begin and end. As a result, we often don't know when exactly we'll have time off work until just before the date. Traditionally, most countries around the world follow Saudi Arabia's lead because of the Hajj pilgrimage. However, some may choose to follow their own local moon sightings, which can differ due to geographic location and visibility conditions. The celebration of Eid Al Adha is held between Dhu Al Hijjah 10 and 12 in the UAE, but the exact date of the festival of sacrifice is different depending on where you are in the world. And this is because the crescent moon that determines when Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins may not be visible everywhere in the world. For an example of how the calendar works, let's look back at Eid Al Fitr in 2025. In the UAE, Eid Al Fitr officially began on Sunday March 30 because the country's moon sighting committee could see the crescent of Shawwal on Saturday March 29. But in Egypt, and other North African countries, the moon could not be seen on Saturday March 29. This meant that there was an additional day of fasting for Ramadan and that Eid Al Fitr started on Monday March 31. So, despite being in close proximity, the two nations celebrated out of sync. And if we look ahead to Eid Al Adha, it looks likely that people celebrating the occasion in the UAE will be a day ahead of Muslims in South Africa and Australia. Current astronomical predictions indicated that the vast majority of the world would be able to see the crescent of Dhu Al Hijjah on Tuesday March 27, either with the naked eye or an optical aid. The moon sighting projections for the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah across the world (Credit: The moon sighting projections for the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah across the world (Credit: But in several countries in the southern hemisphere, the moon won't be visible until a day later. In countries where the moon can't be seen, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha celebrations will be delayed by a day. And this approach only applies to countries where moon sighting is the preferred method for deciding when Islamic public holidays should be held. In countries like Turkey, astronomical calculations are used to determine dates years in advance. The Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs uses a computed lunar crescent instead of a physical moon sighting committee to figure out dates. The UAE has an established public holiday law that lets residents know the exact Hijri and Gregorian calendar dates that people will have off work. Days off in Dubai UAE public holidays 2025: When are all the public holidays this year? The dates to know UAE public holidays law explained: What happens if a day off is on a weekend The law has changed in 2025 Everything you need to know about annual leave in Dubai Know your rights
