In honor of the Islamic New Year, which falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has proclaimed it an official paid holiday for private sector workers in the United Arab Emirates. This date signifies the start of the Hijri year 1446 AH.
Declared on Tuesday, the decision is in accordance with the Islamic calendar, marking Muharram 1 as a significant day honoring the Prophet Mohammed’s (peace be upon him) journey from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. With the UAE getting ready to welcome the year 1446 AH, this historic occasion signifies the beginning of the Hijri calendar.
The UAE has announced a vacation that affects a number of sectors, following in the footsteps of neighboring nations such as Oman. Additionally, government agencies will mark this event, guaranteeing the public sector a long weekend.
This holiday is a part of a larger calendar of yearly celebrations in the United Arab Emirates, which also includes the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and the much anticipated National Day, which concludes with the year’s last official holiday.
