The holy month of Ramadan began on Tuesday, April 13, and it is already May 4-the time passed quickly. And, finally, in a few days, we will able to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with our family and loved ones. When it comes to celebrating Eid, the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has announced the Eid Holidays. And with holidays, rules for Eid Al Fitr Celebrations have also been announced. Read on to know more about it.
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Depending On The Ramadan Days, UAE Employees Will Get An Off From Tuesday, May 11
The Eid holidays for the UAE federal government employees have been announced. As per the announcement made by the authorities, the employees will get a break from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. So, if the holy month lasts for 29 days, residents will have a four-day break from Tuesday, May 11, to Friday, May 14. And if Ramadan lasts for 30 days,
employees in the UAE will get a five-day break from Tuesday, May 11, to Saturday, May 15.
Eid al-Fitr holiday for the Federal Government is from
29th of #Ramadan until the 3rd of Shawwal
According to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources Circular pic.twitter.com/N81Rry2LBT
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) May 4, 2021
In terms of celebrating Eid with loved ones, The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced that Eid will be celebrated a bit differently this year. Keeping the covid-19 situation in mind, everyone needs to follow protocols while sitting with the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
#NCEMA: We recommend conducting Eid greetings through electronic communication channels, and not to exchange gifts and food among neighbors.
#TogetherWeRecover— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) May 4, 2021
Gifts And Monetary Exchange Should Be Done Online Only
NCEMA has also recommended that gifts and greetings should be exchanged via electronic communication platforms. Furthermore, it has also advised not to exchange gifts and food with neighbours.
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Eidiya is the financial gift that is given to the children of the family. NCEMA is asking residents to abstain from giving away cash and opt for electronic transfer instead. NCEMA is time and again requesting citizens to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan mindfully to curb the spread of the virus.
First Published: May 05, 2021 11:21 AM