ABU DHABI // The public sector will enjoy a long weekend for Israa wal Miraj holiday this month, while private sector employees mark the holiday on Saturday, April 22.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources said public sector employees would be given Sunday, April 23 off. Ministries and Federal agencies will resume work on Monday.
Private sector employees who have one-day weekends will have Saturday, April 22 off, returning to work on Sunday, April 23.
The authority congratulated President Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Rulers of the Emirates.
It also congratulated the people of the UAE and the Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion.
Known as the Prophet’s Ascension or the Night Journey, Israa wal Miraj are the two parts of Prophet Mohammed’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem during one night.
He is said to have travelled on a winged horse before ascending to Heaven to speak to God, who gave him instructions to take back to Muslims regarding the details of prayer. Learn more here.
■ UAE public holidays for 2017
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