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Ammon
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Lower House Speaker congratulates King, Crown Prince on new Hijri Year
Ammon News - On behalf of of the Lower House, Speaker Ahmad Safadi congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on the New Hijri Year. Safadi conveyed his heartfelt prayers and well wishes for God Almighty to safeguard Jordan and our beloved people. The Prophet of Mercy and Guidance spread the message of truth to everyone, and he emphasized that this anniversary instills in our souls the highest ideals of patience and defense of that message. Safadi recalled the wonderful and fragrant life of the noble Prophet, who gave the best examples of patience, sacrifice, and steadfastness throughout his blessed migration, on this occasion, which is honored with the sons of our Islamic nation. Petra
Times of Oman
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
His Majesty exchanges New Hijri Year greetings with leaders of Arab, Islamic nations
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged congratulatory messages with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1447 and the commemoration of the noble Prophet's migration (Hijrah). In his messages, His Majesty extended his warmest greetings and sincere wishes to the leaders and their peoples, praying that this blessed occasion brings prosperity, peace, and continued progress to the Islamic nation and the world at large. In return, the leaders conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty the Sultan, expressing their hopes for a year filled with blessings, peace, and harmony for Oman and the entire Muslim world.
Khaleej Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Hijri New Year: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees
Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. Public sector employees will also get similar days of holidays. A unified holiday policy implemented in the UAE for public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal breaks throughout the year. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) announcement applies to all private sector employees in the country. The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar's first month. The date was confirmed in line with the approved list of official holidays for 2025, issued by the UAE Cabinet.
