UAE announces holiday on the occasion of Prophet's birthday

Saturday, 7 September 2024 16:03

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has announced Sunday, September 15, as a holiday for federal employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources took to its official social media channels to make the announcement.

Prophet Muhammed's (PBUH) birthday is celebrated on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi Al Awwal.

أصدرت الهيئة تعميماً إلى الوزارات والجهات الاتحادية بشأن عطلة المولد النبوي الشريف في الحكومة الاتحادية للعام 1446هــ. وبناءً على قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن أجندة العطلات الرسمية المعتمدة للقطاعين الحكومي والخاص للعام 2024، تكون عطلة المولد النبوي الشريف يوم الأحد 15 سبتمبر pic.twitter.com/hztTTxN2xY
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) September 7, 2024

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