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ARAFAT DAY
ARAFAT DAY

When is Arafat Day and will it be a public holiday?

Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha dates confirmed, offering rare long weekend in UAE

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Pilgrims gather on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside Mecca.

Eid 2026: Moon sighting, Arafat Day, holidays explained

Early predictions suggest extended holiday if dates align with forecasts
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Key dates for Dhul Hijjah, Arafah and Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE explained

20,000 Iftar meals delivered in Sharjah on Arafah day

Meals were provided to workers and families in need across multiple areas of the emirate
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Staff and volunteers worked together under the guidance of the association’s local teams to carry out the distribution efficiently.

Plan the Eid break: Your guide to park timings in UAE

Here’s your guide to park timings across the three emirates for the holiday weekend
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Plan your Eid park visits with special timings in UAE

Eid Al Adha 2025: Oman to observe five-day holiday

If Eid starts June 6, Omanis will enjoy an extended holiday period
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 Oman will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12.
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