The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has officially announced a public holiday for federal employees in observance of the Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year. This announcement was reported by Khaleej Times, stating that Friday, 21 July, will be a day off for workers in the federal government.
The Islamic calendar, unlike the Gregorian calendar, is based on lunar cycles, with dates determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. This means that the exact dates of Islamic events can fluctuate each year. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, President of the Emirates Astronomy Society (EAS), it is anticipated that the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year will fall on Wednesday, 19 July.
In a similar vein, Kuwait’s Centre for Government Communication has also declared public holidays in light of the upcoming Islamic New Year. The details reveal that Wednesday, 19 July, and Thursday, 20 July, will be observed as holidays.
Adding to this, the weekend in Kuwait falls on Friday and Saturday. Therefore, the combination of the declared holidays and the weekend will result in a four-day break for ministries, agencies, institutions, and government departments in Kuwait. This extended break provides an opportunity for public sector employees to commemorate the Hijri New Year over an extended period.
Both the UAE and Kuwait have officially announced public holidays for their federal and public sector employees respectively, to mark the Islamic New Year. These announcements reflect the importance of the Hijri New Year in these countries and their commitment to allowing their employees to observe this significant event.
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