SOCIETY — May 21, 2026
Four Working Days Declared as Public Holiday for Eid al-Adha
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced a four-day public holiday from Tuesday 5 Jawza to Saturday 9 Jawza for Eid al-Adha, with government offices resuming normal operations on Sunday 10 Jawza.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that four working days across the country will be a public holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
The holiday begins on Tuesday, 5 Jawza, and continues until Saturday, 9 Jawza of the current year.
All government departments and institutions will resume normal official duties on Sunday, 10 Jawza.
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