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Dubai: The UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced that Eid Al Adha holidays for ministries and federal entities will be from July 8 to July 11.

Work will resume on Tuesday, July 12.

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The five-day Muslim holiday of sacrifice falls during the lunar month of Dhu Al Hijjah, which begins on June 30, marking the month when the Hajj pilgrimage takes place.

At the end of the Hajj, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice).