Private sector employees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have good news. They will have a long holiday to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The dates for the holiday were announced on Monday in both countries.
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that employees in private companies and non-profit organizations will have a four-day holiday starting from Tuesday, June 27. This means they will have a break in addition to their usual two-day weekend on Friday and Saturday. Some employees may even get an extra day off on Sunday, July 2, making it a four-day holiday.
In the UAE, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization announced that private sector employees will have a paid holiday from June 27 until Friday, June 30. This will be in addition to their regular weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
This holiday was decided because the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent on Sunday. This marks the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, which is a very important month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 28. It is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice” and is an important event that happens during the final rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The Hajj pilgrimage is the largest religious gathering in the world and is scheduled to start on June 26. Millions of pilgrims are expected to gather in the holy city of Mecca during this time.
Overall, this news brings happiness to private sector employees in Saudi Arabia and the UAE as they will have a well-deserved break to celebrate Eid al-Adha. It is a time for families and friends to come together, think about the importance of the occasion, and enjoy the festivities.
