06
Apr 2024
10:51 UTC
MENA Tactical: Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated across region between April 9-14; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan and will be celebrated between April 9-14 across the region. However, the dates may vary between different countries.
- Businesses and government institutions, including banks, are usually closed during this period.
- In Algeria, Eid al-Fitr will reportedly be celebrated between April 9-11.
- In Egypt, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 9-14. Government and public sector institutions will be closed during this period.
- The Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office (PMO) announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday period will be marked from April 9-13.
- In Jordan, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 9-12.
- In Kuwait, the Civil Service Bureau announced that all ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions will suspend work from April 9-13 in celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
- In Libya, Eid al-Fitr will be reportedly celebrated between April 10-14.
- In Morocco, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 10-12.
- In Qatar, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 7-15. During this period, all public institutions will remain closed. Qatari authorities announced that departments offering services to the public will operate from 08:00 to 12:00.
- In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 8-11. Most public and private-sector employees will suspend work until April 14.
- In Tunisia, Eid al-Fitr will be reportedly celebrated between April 9-14.
- In Turkey, Eid al-Fitr is called Ramazan Bayrami. It will reportedly be celebrated between April 9-12.
- In the UAE, the government announced Eid al-Fitr holidays for all public sector employees from April 8-14. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that April 8-12 will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE. In Sharjah, the government reportedly announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees from April 8-14.
- In Yemen, the Presidential Command Council (PCC)-affiliated Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance announced that the Eid al-Fitr holidays will take place from April 7-12.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in the Middle East and North Africa throughout Eid al-Fitr on April 9-14 are advised to allot for disruptions to business continuity and additional time for travel throughout this period.
AFFECTED AREA
MENA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan and will be celebrated between April 9-14 across the region. However, the dates may vary between different countries.
- Businesses and government institutions, including banks, are usually closed during this period.
- In Algeria, Eid al-Fitr will reportedly be celebrated between April 9-11.
- In Egypt, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 9-14. Government and public sector institutions will be closed during this period.
- The Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office (PMO) announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday period will be marked from April 9-13.
- In Jordan, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 9-12.
- In Kuwait, the Civil Service Bureau announced that all ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions will suspend work from April 9-13 in celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
- In Libya, Eid al-Fitr will be reportedly celebrated between April 10-14.
- In Morocco, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 10-12.
- In Qatar, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 7-15. During this period, all public institutions will remain closed. Qatari authorities announced that departments offering services to the public will operate from 08:00 to 12:00.
- In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated between April 8-11. Most public and private-sector employees will suspend work until April 14.
- In Tunisia, Eid al-Fitr will be reportedly celebrated between April 9-14.
- In Turkey, Eid al-Fitr is called Ramazan Bayrami. It will reportedly be celebrated between April 9-12.
- In the UAE, the government announced Eid al-Fitr holidays for all public sector employees from April 8-14. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that April 8-12 will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE. In Sharjah, the government reportedly announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees from April 8-14.
- In Yemen, the Presidential Command Council (PCC)-affiliated Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance announced that the Eid al-Fitr holidays will take place from April 7-12.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in the Middle East and North Africa throughout Eid al-Fitr on April 9-14 are advised to allot for disruptions to business continuity and additional time for travel throughout this period.