The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has officially announced the working hours for all government ministries and federal employees during the upcoming Ramadan period. The new timings will take effect from 23 March, which marks the start of Ramadan in the UAE.
In a notification issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), it has been stated that federal employees will be working from 9 AM to 2:30 PM, from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, they will be working from 9 AM to 12 PM.
The Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society (EAS), Ibrahim Al Jarwan, has announced that Ramadan will start on Thursday, 23 March, and it will be 29 days long. Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on Friday, 21 April.
It is important to note that the Ramadan crescent will not be visible in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. Therefore, these countries will commence the holy month on Friday, 24 March.
This announcement may affect those working in the UAE’s public sector, as their work hours will be reduced during the month of Ramadan. It is important to plan accordingly and adjust work schedules accordingly during this period.
Dubai Announces School Timings for Ramadan
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released new timings and instructions during Ramadan for schools across Dubai.
According to the notification, schools must hold a maximum of five hours of classes during Ramadan and end before 12 PM on Fridays for Jumma prayers.