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Sept 15 holiday for UAE govt staff to mark Prophet’s Birthday

The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities saying Sunday September 15 will be a holiday on account of the Prophet’s Birthday.
 
The circular stated: “Based on the UAE Cabinet resolution regarding the approved official 2024 holiday agenda for the government and private sectors in the country, it has been decided that the Prophet’s Birthday holiday will be on Sunday, 15th September, 2024.”
 
On this occasion, FAHR extended its best wishes to the UAE leadership, government, and people, as well as the Arab and Islamic nations, a Wam news agency report said.