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5/28/25, 10:46 AM UAE announces start date for Eid Al Adha | The National
It is customary for families who have the means to slaughter a goat or sheep and share the meat with relatives and the
less privileged.

How long is the public holiday?

Both public and private sector employees will have days off work for the holiday this year. If initial predictions are
accurate and Arafat Day falls on June 5, employees look set to have a four-day weekend.

This is because June 5 is a Thursday, and the following three days will be set aside to mark Eid Al Adha, amounting to
two working days off. It means the public holiday is likely to run from Thursday, June 5, and conclude on Sunday, June
8, with employees returning to work on Monday, June 9.

What is Hajj?

Millions of pilgrims travel to Makkah to perform Hajj each year, with many also heading further north to the city of
Madinah.

All Muslims who are able to do so are required to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime. Hajj and the other four

pillars of Islam form the foundation of life in the religion. The event is a deeply spiritual experience.

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