Official break to mark the Islamic festival begins on Thursday, April 20; depending on when the Moon is sighted, residents will get a four- or five-day holiday
Official break to mark the Islamic festival begins on Thursday, April 20; depending on when the Moon is sighted, residents will get a four- or five-day holiday
Every year, the country pulls out all stops to ensure that its citizens and expatriates enjoy the festivities as much as possible
This holiday is celebrated after the holy month on the first of Shawwal — the month that follows Ramadan in the Hijri calendar
The additional services aim to reduce congestion during the holidays, as well as to allow comfortable trips for residents
Emirates cautions travellers of a busy period for outbound travel from Dubai from April 20 onwards
Depending on when the Islamic festival is, residents will get a four- or five-day break
As per the centre, there is no possibility of Shawwal crescent sighting on Thursday
The most likely dates of the long break this year are from Thursday, April 20, to Sunday, April 23
This holiday is celebrated after the holy month on the first of Shawwal — the month that follows Ramadan in the Hijri calendar
Ramadan 29 falls on Thursday, April 20, which is when the Eid break begins