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Iraq

Iraq makes Christmas Day a Public Holiday

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020Toby

During the 29th session of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday December 16th 2020, Christmas was officially recognized as a public holiday for all Iraqis. The approval came after a request by Iraqi President Barham Salih to make December 25th a public holiday, a move widely welcomed by Iraqis of all backgrounds. The Iraqi Minister of […]

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President Trump makes Christmas Eve 2020 a federal holiday

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020Toby

Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th 2020, is now a federal holiday, according to an executive order signed Friday by President Trump. Under the executive order, signed Friday, “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Thursday, 24 December 2020,  the day before Christmas Day”. […]

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The Gambia to observe Public Holiday on Thursday Oct. 29

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Toby

His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared, Thursday October 29th 2020 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of Maulud Nabi, locally called “GAMO” which will be observed on Wednesday night, October 28th 2020. The holiday is to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) with an […]

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Nigeria declares Thursday as a Public Holiday for Eidul-Mawlid

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday October 29th 2020 as a Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Also commonly known as ‘Milad un Nabi’, this day is observed as a public holiday in many countries with a large Muslim population […]

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Bahrain

Bahrain to observe Public Holiday on Oct. 29

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister has issued a circular regarding the public holiday of the anniversary of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. Under the circular, the kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Thursday, 29 October 2020.  Also […]

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Faisal Mosque, Pakistan

Pakistan to observe a Public Holiday on Oct. 30

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

The federal government of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on Friday October 30th for Milad un Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A notification has been issued by the ministry of interior on Monday. The Sindh government had already announced a public holiday on October 30. Mosques, private, government and semi-government buildings […]

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October 29th will also be a public holiday for the private sector in UAE

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020Toby

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Thursday October 29th 2020, will be a paid holiday for all workers in private sector companies, establishments and facilities in the country on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The announcement was made in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister […]

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Mawlid

Youmun-Nabi declared public holiday in Guyana

October 24, 2020October 24, 2020Toby

Thursday October 29th 2020 has been gazetted as a public holiday in Guyana by Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn. Also commonly known as ‘Milad un Nabi’, this day is observed as a public holiday in many countries with a large Muslim population as it commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the founder of […]

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Petra, Jordan

Thursday Oct. 29 announced as Official Holiday in Jordan

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020Toby

Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif, Prophet Mohammad’s birthday, will fall on Thursday October 29th 2020, which will be an official holiday in Jordan. The Prime Minister, Bisher Khasawneh, has announced October 29th an official holiday for all public sector institutions. The announcement excludes public insitutions that are unable to close for the day, due to their nature […]

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Mosque in the UAE

UAE confirm public holiday for Prophet’s birthday

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020Toby

The observation of the Prophet’s birthday gives residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a three-day weekend next week. The UAE Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has confirmed that the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Birthday will be celebrated on Thursday October 29th 2020. This means a one-day holiday will be observed for federal government employees, who […]

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