UAE Announces Public Holiday on 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal

The United Arab Emirates has officially declared a public holiday on 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal in celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This announcement made by the UAE’s Federal Authority for Human Resources and shared through social media channels.

UAE Public Holiday

In a recent update, the Federal Authority for Human Resources issued a circular confirming that Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be a public holiday for both government and private sector employees. This decision aligns with the UAE Cabinet’s resolution on official holidays for the year 2024.

Significance of the Holiday

The 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a significant event in Islamic history. The UAE government’s decision to observe this day as a public holiday reflects the country’s commitment to honoring important religious and cultural events.

Next Public Holiday

Following this, the next public holiday in the UAE will be the National Day celebrations on December 2 and 3, 2024. These dates will observed with national pride and festivities across the country.

The UAE’s announcement underscores the nation’s dedication to celebrating and commemorating significant Islamic events. Citizens and residents can look forward to a day of reflection and celebration on 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal.