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UAE private sector holiday on Sunday to mark Isra Wal Meraj
The private sector will get a one-day holiday on Sunday, July 19, to mark Isra Wal Meraj, Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) ascension to heaven.
- WAM
- Published: 18:41 July 13, 2009
Abu Dhabi: The private sector will get a one-day holiday on Sunday, July 19, to mark Isra Wal Meraj, Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) ascension to heaven.
According to a circular issued by Saqr Gobash, Minister of Labour, private sector employees will get a day off to celebrate the occasion.
The ministry congratulated President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.
It also congratulated the Arab and Muslim nations.
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