UAE Authorities Declare Holiday on June 27 for Islamic New Year Celebrations
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Celebrate the New Year according to the Islamic lunar calendar in style! The Hijri New Year will be observed on Friday, June 27, 2025, across all ministries and federal entities in the UAE. Folks, get ready for a long weekend as this date aligns with the UAE's Friday-Sunday workweek, but no extra days off have been announced.
In an official statement, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) extended warm congratulations to the UAE's leadership, people, and residents while wishing peace, prosperity, and good health to Arab and Islamic nations.
The Hijri New Year, also known as Ra’s As-Sanah Al-Hijriyah, represents the start of the new year 1447 AH in 2025, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, an event that initiated the Islamic calendar.
Although the occasion is primarily religious in nature, it serves as a time for reflection and renewal. The UAE's approach to observing the Hijri New Year focuses more on quiet reflection and religious observances rather than extensive public festivities. You can expect to see families gathering for prayers at mosques, taking part in personal reflection, or reciting the Quran, all in the spirit of spiritual renewal that comes with the start of the lunar year.
The Hijri New Year might not be celebrated with the same level of fanfare as Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, but its spiritual significance is undeniable, especially in the UAE. Let this holiday serve as a reminder of the pearls of wisdom embedded in Islamic history and faith.
So, gear up for a spiritual journey and get set to welcome the new Hijri year with an open mind and a generous heart!
Sources: Emirates News Agency and research from elsewhere in the multiverse.
- The government leadership in the UAE has expressed hopes for the general population's health and prosperity during the upcoming Hijri New Year, as part of their political endeavors to foster peace and spiritual growth in the Arab and Islamic nations.
- In the spirit of leadership, the UAE's approach to the Hijri New Year focuses on promoting reflection, renewal, and religious observances in the larger context of the wider global news discussing peace, unity, and faith.
