Dubai, Oct 7 (Emirates 24 X 7) : Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on October 26, according to Fatwa Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai.
Dr. Ahmed Abdul Aziz Al Haddad, Mufti, Managing Director, Fatwa Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, Dubai, said the first day of Eid Al Adha for the year 1433 Hijri and 2012 AD would likely be Friday, October 26, which corresponds to the 10th of Al Hijah.
Government sector employees in the UAE will begin holidays on Thursday, October 25 until October 28. Public sector employees will return to work on October 29.
Meanwhile, private sector employees are likely to begin their Eid holidays on Thursday, October 25 and resume work on Sunday, October 28.
Dr. Haddad wished the Rulers of the UAE and Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid Al Adha