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January 2015- December 2015

It is worth noting that Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given here are approximations. This also means that Islamic holidays change, with respect to the Gregorian calendar. Every year, Islamic holidays arrive approximately 11 days before the previous year. (more…)

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Another Guinness World Record for Dubai, UAE

Emaar sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest light and sound show on a single building

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UAE ushers in the New Year with Emaar’s spectacular ‘Light Up 2018’ celebration that captivates the world

  • New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title achieved for light and sound show on a single building with Burj Khalifa show spanning over 109,252 sq metres
  • Over a million visitors join the never-before celebration highlighted by mesmerising laser, light and musical fountain show
  • Celebration highlights the achievements of the UAE and marks the Year of Zayed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Dubai, UAE; January 1, 2018: The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai celebration hosted more than a million visitors from across the world and reached an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide through live television broadcast and social media livestreams.

New Public Holiday Announced

Nov 30th holidayThe UAE announces November 30 as a public holiday to mark the sacrifice of those who have died for the UAE in the line of duty.
President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has named November 30 as Martyrs’ Day and made it a national occasion across the UAE. Read more

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Eid Holidays in Dubai announced

Eid 2015

The Eid Al Fitr holidays for federal ministries and authorities in the UAE will begin from Thursday  (29th Ramadan 1436) July 16 and end on the 4th of the month of Shawwal.

If you have recently moved to Dubai this may be your first Ramadan and now first Eid so you may be asking the question “what is Eid al Fitr?”

Eid al Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the month in which Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Eid al Fitr is a time for special prayers, a time for reflection, to congratulate each other, exchange gifts and donate Zakat al Fitr (charity donation). After prayers the day is typically spent visiting friends and family and enjoying time together.  Just like many other religious festivities throughout the world homes are cleaned, much cooking is undertaken and new outfits are bought for this special celebration.   Read more

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