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Abu Dhabi, 2 Dzulhijjah 1436/16 September 2015 (MINA) –  Eid Al Adha holidays for employees of ministries and federal government departments in UAE will begin on Wednesday, Sept.23, 2015 and work will resume on Sunday, Sept.27, 2015, according to a circular issued on Tuesday by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour has declared from Sept.23 to Sept.25, an official paid holiday for all workers in the private sector to celebrate Eid Al Adha,  The Gulf Today quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.

Saqr Ghobash, the Minister of Labour, made the announcement following Article No. 74 of Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 concerning labour relations, stating that there will be three days off for Eid Al Adha.

On the occasion, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and Ghobash extended regards and blessings to Presiden.

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His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses, Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and the people of the UAE and Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion.

Ghobash wished the country further progress and prosperity, and the Arab and Islamic nations more pride and glory. (T/P007/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

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