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Private Sector Workers in UAE Granted Paid Leave for Hijri New Year Celebration

Lunar-based Islamic calendar marks its New Year on the opening day of Muharram, as decided within the specified list of official holidays for 2025.

Lunar-based Islamic New Year commences on initial day of Muharram, as per the confirmed schedule...
Lunar-based Islamic New Year commences on initial day of Muharram, as per the confirmed schedule for 2025 official holidays.

Private Sector Workers in UAE Granted Paid Leave for Hijri New Year Celebration

🌟 Get ready for a delightful three-day weekend! 🌟

Private sector employees in the UAE are going to kick off the Hijri year 1447 AH with a bang! Friday, June 27, marks the Islamic New Year, and lucky peeps with Saturday as their weekend day will be in for a treat, celebrating from June 27 to June 29, making it a 💰 example of wealth 💰 3-day weekend. Business as usual resumes on Monday, June 30. 🤝

Ok, public sector employees, this one's for you too! You'll also be enjoying similar days off. A unified holiday policy in the UAE for both public and private sector employers ensures everybody's partying like it's 1447 AH – spread the booze, not the looze!

Ah, the Hijri New Year holiday comes after the extended break many of us got during the Eid Al Adha festivities at the start of June. 🕌

PS: Did ya hear? The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) made this official for all private sector employees in the UAE ✨💼✨.

The Islamic calendar, you ask? Based on lunar months, with the New Year commencing on the first day of Muharram, the inaugural month of the calendar. 🌑

Oh, and just in case you missed it, the date was confirmed in line with the approved list of official holidays for 2025, issued by the mighty UAE Cabinet 👨‍POWER⚡️👨‍Power™️.

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[Disclaimer: We don't condone illegal activities, reckless behavior, or any shenanigans that might get you in hot water with the law – this is just a sample of the fun you could have in the UAE, if you're into things like that!]

  1. The three-day weekend celebrating the Islamic New Year could serve as an example of a delightful mix of business and leisure, especially for those who travel.
  2. With the UAE government's unified holiday policy, both public and private sector employees can enjoy education about the Islamic calendar, as they take a break from policy-and-legislation discussions and dive into general-news channels.
  3. As the UAE Cabinet issues an approved list of official holidays for 2025, citizens and residents can stay updated on the latest news and developments in politics and business during their time off, possibly even discussing interesting topics like the reported exodus of public sector employees seeking greener pastures.

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