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UAE announces day off on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal

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DUBAI: The UAE Federal Authority for Public Human Resources has announced that Sunday, September 15, will be a public holiday on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

This holiday applies to the federal government, as per the Cabinet’s official holiday schedule for the year.

In many Islamic countries, including those in the Gulf region, the Prophet’s birthday is traditionally celebrated on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.

Following this holiday, UAE residents can also expect a longer break in December for National Day, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday, December 2 and 3. This, combined with the weekend, will give residents four days off.

Meanwhile, the federal government of Pakistan has declared a public holiday on Tuesday, September 17, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. An official notification from the Cabinet Division said that the holiday will allow citizens across the country to celebrate the birth of the Prophet, with government, semi-government and private offices. Banks, schools will also remain closed. and college.

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