Shortened Eid holiday sparks anger
September 20 and 21, previously designated as public holidays in connection with Eid Al Adha, will now be working days, the government has announced. The reversal has sparked anger.
14 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The government’s decision to shorten the Eid Al Adha holiday break has sparked anger.
September 20, 21, and 22, previously designated public holidays in connection with Eid Al Adha, will now be working days, the government announced today.
The changes to the Eid holidays follow Saudi Arabia’s declaration that the first day of Dhul Hijja, the last month of the lunar calendar, now falls on September 15 instead of September 14.
The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca takes place in Dhul Hijja.
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