May 21, 2013
The UAE government has confirmed that public and private sector workers will get a three day paid holiday with an Islamic celebration falling on June 6. Read Article Three-day weekend for UAE's public and private sector workers for Isra Wal Meraj
Mar 28, 2013
Muslims living in Germany should be granted two days of official holiday a year to mark important religious festivals, a leading member of the country's Muslim community says. Read Article Germany urged to grant Muslims days off for religious festivals
Jan 25, 2013
With a week off work to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, many are being lured to the Emirates thanks to the Dubai Shopping Festival, cooler weather and numerous flight options. Read Article Dubai Shopping Festival lures thousands of Saudi tourists
Jan 16, 2013
Ministries and federal departments will be closed on January 24 to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, the state news agency Wam announced. Read Article Public sector holiday in UAE to mark Prophet's birthday
Nov 20, 2012
Prayers with puja and contemplation with celebration: the UAE welcomes Islamic New Year and Diwali side by side. Read Article Dubai: the city that creates cultural chameleons
Nov 05, 2012
UAE ministries and public institutions will be closed on Thursday to mark the Islamic new year. Read Article UAE declares holiday for Islamic New Year
Oct 26, 2012
Lady Evelyn Cobbold was the first British-born woman to make the Haj pilgrimage. Read Article Lady Evelyn Cobbold's high road to Islam
Oct 25, 2012
Eid Al Adha: Balmy weather predictions and 24-hour shopping attracting people to the Emirates, particularly from the GCC. Read Article UAE hotels and malls ready for Eid holiday bonanza
Aug 19, 2012
The second UAE-Philippine Muslim Islamic quiz bee will be held on the second day of Eid al Fitr. Read Article Filipino Muslims organise four-hour Islamic quiz bee
Aug 17, 2012
At a time of year associated with pardoning others, we speak to people who have struggled through the task, and the people who help them along the way. Read Article Is forgiveness always possible?
