The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE has announced that a holiday will be observed on Sunday, September 15, in honour of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.
This holiday applies to the federal government, as per the cabinet's decision on official holidays for this year.
In many Islamic countries, including those in the Gulf region, the Prophet's birthday is traditionally celebrated on 12th Rabiul Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.
Following this holiday, UAE residents can look forward to an extended break in December for National Day. With December 2 and 3 falling on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, residents will enjoy a four-day holiday when combined with the weekend.
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Pakistan's federal government has also declared Tuesday, September 17, a public holiday in honour of Eid Miladun Nabi.
According to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division, this holiday will enable citizens nationwide to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). As a result, government, semi-government, and private offices, along with banks, schools, and colleges, will remain closed on this day.
On Sept 4, chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, had announced that the moon for the Islamic month of Rabiul Awwal was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan. As a result, the 1st of Rabiul Awwal will commence on September 6.
