All federal government departments to remain closed on August 23 for one day
The UAE Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced a holiday to observe the Hajiri New Year on August 23, 2020.
The beginning of a new Islamic year is marked with the Muharram 1, which is expected to fall on August 23, subject to sighting of the moon.
The event will mark the beginning of year Hijri 1442 on the Islamic calendar.
All federal government departments in the UAE will be closed on Sunday August 23, and regular working hours will resume on August 24 (Monday), 2020.
