Private sector holiday in UAE for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday announced

Same date for this year was also announced as a day off for federal government employees

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Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that September 15 (Sunday) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Earlier it was announced that the same day will be a paid holiday for federal government employees this year.

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