In observance of Eid Al-Adha in 1445 AH-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared a four-day vacation for the business and nonprofit sectors. On saturday, june 8, the Federal Authority for government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) released a circular containing this information. The holidays for both employees are from Dhul-Hijjah 9 to 12 1445 AH. This fits between june 15 on saturday and june 18 on Tuesday.
This year, Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, june 16. Celebrated globally on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, a month regarded as one of the holiest in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha (also known as Bakra Eid and Eid uz Zuha in the indian subcontinent) honours the sacrifices made by the Prophet Ibrahim, his wife Hajar, and their son, the Prophet Ismail.
The yearly Haj, or the journey to Makkah, falls around Eid Al Adha, the second-holiest holiday for Muslims worldwide.
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid AlAdha 1445 AH-2024.Taking to X, the ministry said that the private sector employees will get holidays from saturday, june 15 to Tuesday, june 18.