Four days off? Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha are making it happen!

UAE residents might be in for a four-day weekend with Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha!

The possible holiday dates have been predicted, with Thursday, June 5, looking like Arafat Day. But keep in mind that the final decision depends on the UAE’s moon-sighting committee spotting that crescent moon.
Experts from the Emirates Astronomy Society expect Eid Al Adha to begin on Friday, June 6. They predict the crescent moon for Dhu Al Hijjah could be seen on May 27. If that’s right, Arafat Day would fall on Thursday, June 5, just before Eid celebrations kick off.

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What is Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha?

Arafat Day is a super important day in Islam. It happens on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, right before Eid Al Adha. On this day, pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat during Hajj, and it’s also where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave one of his last sermons.

Eid Al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, remembers Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son out of faith — before God provided a ram as a substitute. It’s a joyful day filled with prayers, giving to those in need, family gatherings and sharing meat from the ritual sacrifice.

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The Symbolic Role of Sheep in Eid Al Adha
Sheep play a special role in Eid Al Adha as they are traditionally sacrificed to honor the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s faith.

This weekend will be the perfect time to relax, travel or spend quality moments with loved ones, so enjoy!

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