Kuwait Becomes First GCC Country To Announce A 9-Day Break For Eid-Al-Adha

This is the other big festivity UAE celebrates after Eid Al Fitr. Whereas other countries will enjoy the 4-day long weekend, Kuwait just announced another news. Kuwaiti working sector can plan a longer vacay. Because Kuwait becomes the first GCC country to announce a 9-Day break for Eid-Al-Adha. Kuwait has signed a five holiday to commemorate Eid Al Adha, which will run from Sunday, July 10 to Thursday, July 14, according to local media.

Kuwait will have a 9-day Weekend

The Kuwaitis will return to work on Sunday, July 17. During the official holiday, all governmental agencies and departments will be on leave.

Eid Al Adha will occur on July 9, 2022, according to the astrological calendar. This means that July 8 will be Arafat Day, the holiest and most important day in the Islamic year. It is the second day of the Annual hajj pilgrimage. This will follow the first day of Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic holiday.

 

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The Muslim world commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice all for God by celebrating Eid Al Adha, or the ‘Feast of Sacrifice.’

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What’s The Holiday Tenure For Eid-Al-Adha In UAE?

In Dubai and other Emirates, there will be a four-day break from work. This looks like an excellent time for a trip out of the city, especially if you are not taking a summer vacation. After all, with the temperatures soaring, we need all the breaks we can! So here are a few things you can do over the summers while you relax over the long weekends. The first of these long weekends will take place from Zul Hijah 9 to 12. The four-day vacation will start from Saturday, July 9 to Tuesday, July 12. The moon sighting will determine the final announcement of these dates.

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