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UAE announces private sector holiday for Prophet Muhammed’s birthday

Monday, 18 September 2023

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Friday, 29 September, 2023 (14 Rabi' al-Awwal 1445H) is a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).

This came in a circular issued by MoHRE, which aligns with the UAE Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays for the public and private sectors in 2023.

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