The Islamic month of Muharram begins in June 2025, as the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia. The first day of the Islamic month, which is also known as the New Year, is Muharram 1. The month begins after Dhul Hijjah, which lasts for 29 days. Keeping up with the fact that the UAE has declared a paid holiday for the private and public sectors, Dubai has announced visa service timings and free parking for the holiday.
Visa Service Timings Announced For Hijri New Year
If you need to get your visa renewed during the holiday, then you will want to take note of the Customer Happiness Centres’ timings during the Hijri New Year. The GDRFA has announced official working hours for the holiday, which falls on June 27. The Customer Happiness Centre at Dubai International Airport on Terminal 3 will continue to operate 24*7. While the Customer Happiness Centre in Al Awir will also be open from 6 AM to 8 PM, according to a report by Khaleej Times. In fact, the digital channels will also be available to customers through the website and the app.
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Free Parking Announced In Dubai
In fact, Dubai has also announced that parking zones, except the multilevel parking terminal, will be free of charge on June 27. The regular parking fee will resume on Saturday, which is June 28. Metro will operate from 5 AM (June 27) to 1 AM (June 28). While Dubai Tram will run from 6 AM (June 27) till 1 AM (June 28). The Dubai RTA Customer Centre will be closed on Friday. However, the RTA did mention that Smart Customer Happiness Centres will remain operational 24*7. These are located in Umm Ramool, Al Barsha, the Head office, and Deira.
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that some employees who get Saturday as a weekend can enjoy a long weekend for the new year. And the regular working hours will begin on Monday, June 30. So, go ahead and make plans with your fam to enjoy the three-day weekend this new year!
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