The Cabinet decided to consider Sunday August 8 as a rest and Monday as the Islamic New Year holiday. The Government Communication Center announced the Cabinet’s approval of the Civil Service Commission’s proposal to suspend work in government agencies, institutions and bodies on August 8, considering it a day of rest, provided that the Hijri New Year holiday will be Monday, August 9.
Two-day holiday for Islamic New Year
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