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UAE Public Holidays
United Arab Emirates is a great place to spend your vacations in. UAE is a country which is filled with tourists throughout the year and you can’t guess a time when tourism is low. The public holidays in United Arab Emirates are a great way to enjoy the festivals that are celebrated in the country. So, if you know about the United Arab Emirates public holidays you can arrange your trip on the dates which are suitable for you. We have listed below the United Arab Emirates public holidays in 2018.
United Arab Emirates Public Holidays
United Arab Emirates public holidays is given on a total of 9 occasions and every particular United Arab Emirates public holiday holds a certain amount of days associated with them. Starting from the first occasion of the year which is the event of the New Year celebrated on the 1st of January just like in every other part of the world. Different events are held in the United Arab Emirates to enjoy this day and people often make New Year’s resolution on this day. Then on 14th of April, we have the occasion of Israa and Mairaj which is a religious holiday in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) ascended to heaven. This day is celebrated by praying and arranging religious events. At the end of the month of Ramzan, Eid-ul-Fitr arrives which is also an Islamic occasion on which 3 days are given off. On the calendar of UAE holidays 2018, this occasion comes around June 15th. Early morning prayer is offered to start this day and families greet and big family dinners are planned for this event.
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Special Occasions in UAE
Soon after Eid-ul-Fitr comes the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, this United Arab Emirates public holiday will come on the date of August 19. To celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, Muslims offer sacrifice of goats, camels and cows as a religious activity and the family gatherings are held to celebrate it. September 13th marks the day of Islamic new year. UAE holidays and traditions include the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthday which is different every year. As of 2018, this UAE public holiday will come on November 19th.
UAE National Holiday
On November 30th, Martyr’s day is celebrated in respect of the brave soldiers and leaders that have fought for the freedom of the country. The UAE national holiday is celebrated on December 2nd and December 3rd. This United Arab Emirates public holiday is celebrated in order to acknowledge the freedom from the British treaties.
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