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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Thursday announced that the Eid Al Fitr holidays for federal entities in the UAE will begin on 29th Ramadan until 3rd Shawwal 1444 H.

On the occasion, the Authority conveyed its congratulations to the UAE leadership, government and people and to the Arab and Islamic nations around the world.

The UAE’s moon-sighting committee will convene on the night Ramadan 29 to confirm the dates of Eid. The first day of Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, April 21, in most Islamic countries, according to the International Astronomical Centre.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has also announced that 29th Ramadan to 3rd Shawwal will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE, on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

The ministry said that the announcement comes in line with the UAE Cabinet’s decision to grant equal official public holidays to both the public and private sectors. 

WAM