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Saudi Announces Eid Al Fitr And Imposes Countrywide 24-Hour Lockdown For The Holiday

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Eid Al Fitr confirmed.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced dates for the Eid Al-Fitr holidays this year, while bracing residents for a complete lockdown.

The Ministry confirmed that public sector leave will begin following the day of Ramadan 29, for four days.
As for the private sector leave, the Eid Al-Fitr vacation is four days, starting from the day following Ramadan 29 or Shawwal 1. Exacts dates will be confirmed by the moon-sighting.

The Ministry affirmed that every worker has the right to full paid leave on holidays and occasions determined by the regulations, in accordance with Labour Laws.

Saudi announced Eid Al Fitr holidays and 24 hour lockdown

Saudi has also extended curfew until the end of Eid

Curfew during Eid al-Fitr will be imposed from May 23-27.

Until then, activities will continue to run from 9am to 5pm, excluding Makkah.

A 24- hour curfew will be imposed across the region for the duration of Eid. The government emphasised the necessity to continue adhering to the measures of social separation, including preventing gatherings of five or more people, according to the regulation of limiting gatherings issued by the Ministry of Interior.

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