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3/24/25, 2:36 PM Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More
It means that:

If the new crescent moon is sighted on the 29th day of Ramadan the holiday begins on the first day
of Shawal and run until Shawwal 3. This holiday would correspond to Sunday, March 30 until
Tuesday, April 1. Taking into account the typical weekend in the UAE, it would mean a four-day

holiday
If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will be a day longer and total 30 days. In tis circumstance,

Ramadan 30 will also be a holiday as well as the first three days of Shawwal. This would correspond
to Monday, March 31 until Wednesday, April 2 being a holiday for the public and private sector

Staff members of various entities, departments and institutions who work on shift basis or
those involved in managing public facilities or providing public services are not included in

the circular.

To ensure seamless functioning of facilities during this holiday, these entities are

responsible for deciding the working hours for the exempt categories in line with their
operational needs.

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