Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced the first day of Muharram for Hijri New Year 1445 as July 19
The UAE government has announced the holiday dates for the Hijri New Year
The government of Kuwait has declared a two-day holiday to mark the Hijri New Year
The official holiday will apply to those working in both the public and private sectors in Oman
The Hijri New Year signifies the start of a new lunar year for Muslims around the world
Saturday, July 30 has been declared an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees in the UAE
The next national holiday will fall in August
Sunday, August 23 will be a paid leave for all private sector employees