Nine-day long Eid-ul-Fitr holidays expected in UAE

Dubai: With nine holidays expected in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the residents are excited to enjoy the over-a-week holiday.

However, some Pakistanis may also celebrate nine holidays unofficially, imitating the citizens of the Emirates.

The UAE government has announced holidays from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 in the public and private sectors.

There will be holidays until the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr. However, if Ramadan will long for 30 days, Eid will be on April 10.

If Ramadan comprises of 29 days, the Emirati people will a six-day break including the weekend also from April 8 to April 11.

Holidays have been announced in the United Arab Emirates from Ramadan 29 i.e. April 8 to Shawwal 3, i.e. April 12.

Since there is Saturday and Sunday before and after the holidays, that is why the number of expected holidays rise up to nine.