Holiday Announced For Private Sector To Mark Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Saturday, (Oct.8, 2022), 12th Rabi Al Awwal 1444, will be a paid holiday for the private Sector in honour of Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday.

Islamic Calendar depends on the movement of the moon. The beginning of each month is marked by the observance of a new moon seen for the first time. Visibility of the new moon depends on various factors such as weather hence; Islamic Calendar is only an estimate of the future Islamic events.

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Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, issued a circular in the implementation of the UAE Cabinet’s decision on official holidays for the public and private Sectors in 2021 and 2022.

“We congratulate President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Their Highnesses Members of the Federal Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and the citizens and residents of the UAE on this dear occasion,” the ministry said.