For federal ministries and authorities in the UAE, the Eid al-Fitr holiday will start on Saturday, June 24, which corresponds to Ramadan 29. The announcement was made recently by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.
Consequently, if Eid falls on June 25 (Sunday), regular work will resume on June 28 (Wednesday). Meanwhile, if Eid falls on June 26 (Monday), the holiday will still begin on Saturday, Ramadan 29, and work will resume on July 2 (Sunday).
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Eid Al Fit Holiday Starts June 24 for Federal Employees
Along with the announcement, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources expressed their greetings to the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Likewise, the authority expressed their greetings to Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates. They also conveyed their greetings to the people of the UAE as well as to the Arab and Muslim nations all over the world.