Eid Al Adha 2024: Saudi Arabia announces four-day holiday for private sector
The Eid Al Adha holiday will start from June 15
Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has declared a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in celebration of Eid Al Adha, set to take place from June 15 to June 18, 2024.
The announcement was made following the confirmation of the sighting of the crescent Moon on Thursday, June 6, which marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah on Friday, June 7.
With the onset of Dhul Hijjah, the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1445 AH will commence on Friday, June 14. The day of Arafah will therefore be observed on Saturday, June 15, leading into Eid Al Adha on Sunday, June 16.
The ministry took to X, a social media platform, to communicate these dates, allowing employees in the specified sectors to plan their activities and rituals accordingly.
