Hijri New Year: Islamic holiday marked with light display on Abu Dhabi Corniche - in pictures

The day marks the beginning of the new Islamic year 1442

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 15, 2020. Islamic, or Hijri Neaw Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emeratisation announced all employees would get a public holiday on August 23, the day that marks the beginning of the new Islamic year 1442.
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Hijri New Year lights are turned on at the Corniche. Victor Besa /The National

Aug 20, 2020

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