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Eid Al Adha 2024: Holiday dates for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

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Eid Al Adha fireworks in Dubai: Where to watch

Dubai Parks and Resorts has organised a fireworks display, as well as a laser show, to celebrate Eid Al Adha

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Eid Al Adha rains in the UAE: NCM forecasts intermittent showers

Residents can expect high temperatures across all emirates, with highs reaching into the 40s

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Dubai announces holiday dates for private schools

Dubai’s announcement aligns with the broader UAE government’s holiday schedule for Eid Al Adha, ensuring consistency across various sectors

Eid Al Adha 2024 holidays announced for UAE public, private sector

UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2024 holidays for public, private sector

Public and private sector workers will have a four-day weekend to mark Eid Al Adha 2024

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Moon sighting: Eid Al Adha 2024 dates announced by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court had called upon Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent Moon on Thursday evening

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Where to watch the Eid Al Adha fireworks in Abu Dhabi, Dubai dates to come soon

Mark your calendars for June 17 and plan to visit one of these fantastic locations in Abu Dhabi for an exciting Eid Al Adha fireworks show

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Eid Al Adha 2024: UAE astronomer predicts likely dates

According to UAE astronomers, Arafat Day is likely to begin on Sunday, June 16 this year

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When is Arafat Day and Eid al Adha in Saudi Arabia?

While the dates are tentatively set, final confirmation will come from the official moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia

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Eid Al Adha 2024: When is the next public holiday?

The Day of Arafat, which precedes Eid al-Adha, is anticipated to be observed on June 15

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Hijri New Year 2023 holiday in UAE: Will we get a long weekend in July?

The Hijri New Year signifies the start of a new lunar year for Muslims around the world

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Eid Al Adha 2023 holiday for financial markets in UAE

The financial markets will close for Eid Al Adha holidays as per the guidance by Securities and Commodities Authority

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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays

Residents can expect either five or six days holiday, depending on the sighting of the Moon

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UAE President orders Dhs1.5bn housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens

The benefit will cover more than 1,100 beneficiaries in the emirate

Dubai announces free parking for Eid Al Adha

Paid parking across Dubai will resume on Tuesday, July 12

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UAE leaders pardon more than 1,600 prisoners before Eid Al Adha

This is an attempt to give prisoners an opportunity to start a new life and alleviate their families’ hardships

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UAE President pardons 737 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

The first day of Eid Al Adha will fall on Saturday, July 9

Abu Dhabi International expects 2.8 million travellers in July and August

The airport is expecting around 414,000 travellers during the Eid Al Adha travel season between July 7 and 15

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

Duration of Eid prayers will be limited to 20 minutes, while worshippers must wear masks and maintain a social distance of at least one metre

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Eid Al Adha 2022: UAE announces holidays for federal govt, private sector employees

The first day of Eid Al Adha will fall on Saturday, July 9

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UAE: Eid Al Adha to fall on Saturday, July 9

The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on June 29

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What are the best ways to find and book cheap flights?

Ayoub El Mamoun, social media manager at Skyscanner, shares tips on how to find the best deals on flights

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Kuwait announces Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector

All state entities and ministries will be on holiday from Sunday, July 10 until Thursday, July 14

Covid-19: Oman goes into complete lockdown, Sur exempt due to heavy rains

All commercial activities and the movement of individuals and vehicles are banned during the Eid Al Adha holidays

In pictures: Eid Al Adha celebrations across the world

The Muslim festival of Eid Al Adha is being observed amidst Covid-19 restrictions in many countries

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,508 new cases, two deaths

The total death toll in the country has reached 1,900

Eid Al Adha: Abu Dhabi announces Covid-19 precautionary measures

Authorities have recommended avoiding social gatherings, and urged people to meet their families and friends virtually

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,541 new cases, five deaths

Earlier this week, the UAE issued protocols for the Eid Al Adha celebrations to avoid the spread of Covid-19

Eid Al Adha: Free parking in Dubai, public transport timings revealed

The RTA has urged the public to plan their journeys ahead of time and arrive early in stations to avoid crowding and delays

Bahrain announces ‘orange alert level’ during Eid holidays to enforce restrictions

The kingdom will adopt the green alert level from July 16 to July 18