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UAE: Hijri New Year Begins After Moon Sighted In Saudi Arabia
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
The Islamic month of Muharram began on Wednesday, June 25, after the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Muharram 1, is the first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is also known as Hijri New Year.
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Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year , marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH.
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Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30.
The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays at the beginning of June.
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