Qatar has announced dates for an extended Eid Al Adha holiday for the public sector this month.
An official announcement from the Amiri Diwan said ministries, government entities and public institutions would see the break start on Sunday, June 16 and end on Thursday, June 20.
Taking into account a typical Friday and Saturday weekend, it means workers will be off from Friday, June 14 for nine days before returning to work on Sunday, June 23.
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Financial institutions will enjoy a shorter holiday. A statement from the national central bank said: “On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, QCB announced that the holidays for all financial institutions in the country will start on Sunday, June 16 until Tuesday, June 18.
“All financial institutions will resume their business on Wednesday, June 19”.
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Commonly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, this period is one of the holiest in the Islamic calendar. Special prayers, feasts and charity acts are observed.
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