What To Know
- The moon-sighting committee announced that people spotted the Eid moon during the evening of Saturday March 29 thus Ramadan lasted 29 days until the end of the month.
- The public sector under the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources recently declared three consecutive days of Eid holiday beginning from 1 to 3 Shawwal 1446 AH followed by work resumption on 4 Shawwal.
- Every year Muslims all over the world observe the month of Ramadan by fasting then celebrate the end of this period through Eid.
The Private sector in the UAE will receive official four-day breaks starting from Eid Al Fitr 2025. The moon-sighting committee announced that people spotted the Eid moon during the evening of Saturday March 29 thus Ramadan lasted 29 days until the end of the month.
Eid Al Fitr is set to start on Sunday March 30 as per the announcement. The private sector holiday chain starts Sunday March 30 until Tuesday April 1 and will end on Thursday April 3. Recent information disproves rumors about extending the Eid holiday because the scheduled break will continue at four days from March 30 to April 1 inclusive.
People who are already allocated Saturday and Sunday off will experience a total five-day weekend.
Public Sector Holiday Confirmed
The public sector under the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources recently declared three consecutive days of Eid holiday beginning from 1 to 3 Shawwal 1446 AH followed by work resumption on 4 Shawwal.
What is Eid Al Fitr?
Eid Al Fitr stands as an Islamic celebration ranking among their two most significant festive occasions. Every year Muslims all over the world observe the month of Ramadan by fasting then celebrate the end of this period through Eid.
The Islamic ninth month Ramadan serves as a season of devoutness when Muslims practice dawn-to-evening fasting through the five essential Islamic obligations. Special prayer services and family time for celebrations and acts of charity along with eating together and family gatherings form the beginning of Eid celebrations.
Residents of UAE can spend their upcoming extended weekend by participating in Eid festivities including eating out and participating in family bonding activities.
