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Public holiday for Islamic New Year announced
Thursday, August 12 will be public holiday on the occasion of Hijri new year
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Dubai: The federal government holiday for the Islamic New Year (Hijri 1443) will be on Thursday, August 12, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced on Wednesday.
With the Hijri new year holiday being shifted to Thursday, residents can enjoy another longer weekend this month.
Holiday for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced that Thursday, August 12, is a holiday for the private sector on the occasion of the New Islamic Year.