Kuwait announces 5-day Eid al Fitr holiday

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Kuwait has announced the Eid al Fitr holiday dates for those working in the public sector in the country.

Kuwait public holiday for Eid al Fitr

Those employed in the public sector will be off for Eid Al Fitr from Tuesday, April 9 to Thursday, April 11, the Council of Ministers in Kuwait announced on Monday.

The Eid break would be Ramadan 30, 1445 to Shawwal 2.

However, most would be off for five days from Tuesday to Saturday as Kuwait marks its weekend on Friday and Saturday.

Workers will return to office on Sunday, April 14.

Saudi Arabia Eid Al Fitr holiday dates

Saudi Arabia announced a 4-day Eid al Fitr break for those employed in the private and public sector. Employees will get four days off from Monday, April 8 to Thursday April 11. This holiday corresponds to the Ramadan 29 and ends on Shawwal 2, according to the Islamic Hijri Calendar.

UAE

As per the UAE government’s holiday calendar, the Eid Al Fitr break has been scheduled from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. If the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days, Eid will be celebrated on April 10. If the holy month is a 29-day one, the Islamic festival will be celebrated on April 9. Hence, those living and working in the UAE are anticipating a long break.

However, the date to mark the Eid is dependent on the sighting of the moon.