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UAE: First day of Eid Al Adha 2025 revealed after Dhul Hijjah moon spotted
The UAE has confirmed it will celebrate Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, after sighting the Dhul Hijjah moon on Tuesday evening. Sighting the crescent translates to the first day of Dhul Hijjah starting tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Thus, Eid
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Eid Al Adha 2025: How UAE moon sighting works, what it means
On Tuesday night, millions of Muslims around the world will be looking for the crescent moon signifying the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Islam follows a lunar calendar with twelve months, where each new month begins with the sighting of the
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UAE: When is Eid Al Adha? Likely first day of Dhul Hijjah revealed
In a few days, we will celebrate Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice. It is observed every year on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, following the pilgrimage. The Islamic calendar runs on a lunar basis which means other holidays
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When is the next UAE public holiday and how long will it last?
Dubai: Now that Eid Al Fitr has passed, if you’re already looking to plan your next vacation, your next public holiday in the UAE is Eid Al
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Eid Al Fitr holidays in UAE: Hotels reaching ‘confirmed 100% occupancy’
With many residents opting for staycations to make the most of the last of this year's pleasant weather, hotels across the UAE are seeing
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Eid holidays: Dubai Airports launches real-time navigation tool as DXB prepares for 3.6 million passengers
Dubai: In a bid to direct passengers meticulously across the crowd-jammed terminals of Dubai International Airport (DXB) ahead of the peak
Read MoreUAE announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the UAE will enjoy a paid holiday from March 30 to April 1 on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The holiday will also be applied to all employees in the sector nationwide, the Ministry of Human
Read MoreUAE flights: Airfares see 30% increase as Eid Al Fitr, school holidays overlap
UAE travel experts report an increasing trend in inbound travel for Eid Al Fitr this year because of good weather conditions. Business travel is experiencing a slowdown yet airfare prices throughout the nation are going up by a minimum of 20 per
Read MoreRamadan 2025 in UAE: Starting date, fasting hours, need to know
The UAE Muslim community is preparing for Ramadan 2025 to engage in a month of spiritual devotion and self-reflection. As Ramadan approaches people adjust their schedules because work and school hours change which leads to a slower pace of life that
Read MoreUAE public holidays 2025: How to turn 13 days off into 45 days break with smart planning
Zuhara Safa, an Indian expat and marketing manager, 23 years old, knows how to book a holiday in January. She started 2025 on Wednesday, January 1, mixing annual leave with the New Year's public holiday. "I was off 2 and 3 Jan,
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