Sharjah announces 4-day Islamic New Year holidays - GulfToday

Sharjah announces 4-day Islamic New Year holidays

  • 13 Jul 2023
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Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The Directorate of Human Resources in Sharjah issued a circular regarding the holiday of the new Hijri year 1445, deciding that the holiday will be on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Official duty will resume on Monday, July 24, 2023, the circular added.

On this occasion, the Directorate of Human Resources in Sharjah has extended its congratulations on the occasion to the UAE's leadership and people, and the peoples of the Arab and Islamic nations.

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