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Parts of UAE announce 9-day Eid Al Fitr break

General view of the ADNOC headquarters is seen in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 23, 2018. (Reuters)
General view of the ADNOC headquarters is seen in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 23, 2018. (Reuters)
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24 Apr 2022 09:04:48 GMT9
24 Apr 2022 09:04:48 GMT9

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DUBAI: Government sector employers in four emirates in the UAE have announced a 9-day break for Eid Al Fitr starting next Saturday.

The long break will apply for government sector employees in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

The holiday will begin on Saturday, April 30, and run until Sunday, May 8. Official working hours will resume on Monday, May 9.

Eid Al Fitr marks the first day of Shawwal, the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar.

This year the Islamic feast is expected to fall on May 2 as per astronomical calculations.

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