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Time Out Dubai
27-05-2025
- General
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha falls on a weekend this year: Here's why the holiday won't shift
Eid Al Adha is fast approaching, and we're already counting down the days to the extended public holiday. The UAE government has already confirmed that we will have four days off to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha in Dubai. The four-day break will begin on Dhu Al Hijjah 9 with Arafat Day before rolling into Dhu Al Hijjah 10, 11 and 12. When is Eid Al Adha 2025? Current predictions show that the holiday dates will begin with Arafat Day on Thursday June 5 followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations on Friday June 6, Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. The dates will be officially confirmed after official moon sightings closer to the time. The current estimate comes from predictions made by the Emirates Astronomical Society. You might also like: When is the next public holiday in Dubai 2025? Why Eid Al Adha won't move from the weekend As part of the standard weekend schedule, Saturday and Sunday are a day off for the majority of people living and working in Dubai. The UAE public holiday law was updated at the start of this year to allow holiday dates tied to the Islamic Hijri calendar to shift from the weekend if they happen to fall on the weekend. However, the law specifically outlines that days off tied to Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha cannot be moved. So, although the Eid Al Adha break is predicted to fall across the weekend, the public holiday won't be moved forward or backwards to fall exclusively during the week day. The official wording of the law states: 'With the exception of Eid holidays, the Cabinet may – pursuant to a resolution it issues – transfer any of the public holidays referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week.' Article (1) in this instance refers to all the public holiday dates we've outlined here with their predicted corresponding Gregorian calendar days. While we won't get extra days off for Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha if any day related to these holidays coincides with a weekend this year, we could enjoy an extra day off if Islamic New Year, the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (PBUH) or National Day land on a weekend in the future. The national resolution also stated that each emirate is free to add any other public holidays or any occasion that it wishes to celebrate. So, if Dubai ever feels like adding an extra holiday to the calendar, then the emirate is able to do so. More Dubai news The countries with the most public holidays for 2025 — and how Dubai compares One country has 35 public holidays this year Annual leave in Dubai: The UAE laws explained Know your rights UAE public holidays 2026: All the predicted days off next year revealed Including when we can expect a six-day weekend
Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE residents urged to sight Dhul Hijjah crescent on May 27
The UAE's Fatwa Council has called on specialists, experts, and moon sighting observers, as well residents in the country to look out for the crescent of Dhul Hijjah on Tuesday evening, May 27. Anyone who spots the crescent is encouraged to report it to the Crescent Sighting Committee by calling 027774647 or submitting the sighting via the online form at this link: As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, dates of holidays and other Islamic events depend on the sighting of the Moon. However, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, an astronomy expert, has predicted the day the festival will fall on, based on astronomical calculations. Al Jarwan, who is the Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, has said that the first day of Dhul Hijjah is likely to fall on Wednesday, May 28. This means that, on the basis of astronomical calculations, Friday, June 6, 2025, will be Eid Al Adha.
Morocco World
26-05-2025
- General
- Morocco World
Eid Al Adha 2025 Date: Will It Fall on Friday or Saturday Next Week?
Rabat — With Eid Al Adha 2025 around the corner, many are googling whether the sacrifice feast is on Friday or Saturday of next week. News websites and astronomers in the Middle East are expecting Eid to fall on Friday, June 6, in some countries, including in Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and more. The Middle East Economy said GCC countries have already confirmed a public holiday for Eid Al Adha this year. UAE's cabinet said public and private sectors will observe a total of four days, starting Dhu al-Hijjah 9 through 12 of the Islamic month. In Qatar, the country confirmed a five-day holiday, with the vacation extending from Dhu al-Hijjah 9 to 13 of the same month. As for Quait, public institutions will enjoy a holiday that starts on June 5 and will last through June 9. Omani people will enjoy a holiday from Dhu al-Hiijjah 9-12. Morocco announced today that the sighting of the crescent moon for Eid Al Adha will take place on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia announced the same news. A Moroccan astronomer expects Eid Al Adha to fall on June 7, while other astronomers expect Saudis to celebrate the feast on Friday next week. Astronomer Ibrahim Akhyam suggested that bad weather conditions will not allow religious authorities to sight the crescent moon with the naked eye. Gulf News quoted Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors at the Emirates Astronomical Society as saying that Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on June 6. Morocco has canceled the Eid Al Adha sacrifice ritual, but Moroccans are looking forward to the official date of the feast as the event holds more than just the sacrifice of goats and sheep. The feast in Morocco is about family reunion, prayers, and also the atmosphere that covers the whole country. Tags: Eid Al Adhaeid al adha 2025
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Eid-ul-Adha 2025: UAE workers eye 4-day long holiday for travel, celebration post crescent moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah
As the summer sun begins to shine brighter, so does the anticipation for one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, i.e. Eid-ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice). Based on early astronomical calculations, Friday, June 6, 2025, is expected to mark the festive day in the UAE, giving residents a long weekend to celebrate with loved ones. In other words, summer just got more exciting for UAE residents as early astronomical predictions hint at a four-day weekend next month to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha 2025. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, is likely to be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This would place Arafat Day, the holiest day of Hajj, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by Eid-ul-Adha the next day. The public holiday is likely to continue through Sunday, June 8, 2025, giving both public and private sector employees a much-anticipated long weekend. While these dates offer a helpful preview for planning family gatherings, travels, or staycations, they remain tentative until the official moon sighting, a traditional practice followed across the Islamic world. UAE authorities will announce the confirmed dates closer to the time, in accordance with the moon-sighting results. Yes, Arafat Day is a public holiday in the UAE, observed on the ninth day of the month of Dhul Hijjah, as it commemorates the second day of Hajj and is considered a deeply spiritual moment in the Islamic faith. Many Muslims choose to fast or reflect on this day, whether they are in Mecca, performing the pilgrimage or at home in different countries across the world. If these forecasts hold true, workers in the UAE can enjoy two working days off in addition to the regular weekend, making it the perfect time to plan a quick getaway, a serene staycation or a relaxed celebration at home with family and friends — a golden opportunity for rest, reflection, celebration, and family time. The holiday is expected to run from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8, with a return to work on Monday, June 9, 2025. While astronomers have forecast these tentative dates, the official confirmation of Eid-ul-Adha will depend on the UAE Moon-sighting committee, which observes the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Dhul Hijjah. The moon is expected to appear on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, though it may be difficult to spot with the naked eye, but the crescent will reportedly be visible for 38 minutes after sunset, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan. So, whether you are preparing for Qurbani, planning an elegant Eid-ul-Adha brunch, booking your travel plans, or simply looking forward to a few extra days of rest and some peaceful time off, this is the perfect moment to start planning. However, do keep in mind that final holiday dates will be officially declared by UAE authorities closer to the time, in line with moon-sighting traditions. Until then, stay tuned for official announcements as the date draws near and get ready to embrace the spirit of Eid-ul-Adha with warmth, gratitude and a little extra time off.
Time Out Dubai
23-05-2025
- General
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha break lands on a weekend this year: Here's why it won't be moved
Eid Al Adha is fast approaching, and we're already counting down the days to the extended public holiday. The UAE government has already confirmed that we will have four days off to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha in Dubai. The four-day break will begin on Dhu Al Hijjah 9 with Arafat Day before rolling into Dhu Al Hijjah 10, 11 and 12. When is Eid Al Adha 2025? Current predictions show that the holiday dates will begin with Arafat Day on Thursday June 5 followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations on Friday June 6, Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. The dates will be officially confirmed after official moon sightings closer to the time. The current estimate comes from predictions made by the Emirates Astronomical Society. You might also like: When is the next public holiday in Dubai 2025? Why Eid Al Adha won't move from the weekend As part of the standard weekend schedule, Saturday and Sunday are a day off for the majority of people living and working in Dubai. The UAE public holiday law was updated at the start of this year to allow holiday dates tied to the Islamic Hijri calendar to shift from the weekend if they happen to fall on the weekend. However, the law specifically outlines that days off tied to Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha cannot be moved. So, although the Eid Al Adha break is predicted to fall across the weekend, the public holiday won't be moved forward or backwards to fall exclusively during the week day. The official wording of the law states: 'With the exception of Eid holidays, the Cabinet may – pursuant to a resolution it issues – transfer any of the public holidays referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week.' Article (1) in this instance refers to all the public holiday dates we've outlined here with their predicted corresponding Gregorian calendar days. While we won't get extra days off for Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha if any day related to these holidays coincides with a weekend this year, we could enjoy an extra day off if Islamic New Year, the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (PBUH) or National Day land on a weekend in the future. The national resolution also stated that each emirate is free to add any other public holidays or any occasion that it wishes to celebrate. So, if Dubai ever feels like adding an extra holiday to the calendar, then the emirate is able to do so. More Dubai news The countries with the most public holidays for 2025 — and how Dubai compares One country has 35 public holidays this year Annual leave in Dubai: The UAE laws explained Know your rights UAE public holidays 2026: All the predicted days off next year revealed Including when we can expect a six-day weekend
