The private sector will officially be entitled to reduced working hours during Ramadan 2024 as confirmed by UAE authorities
Ramadan 2024 is just around the corner, with the UAE authorities having just announced reduced working hours for federal entities.
And now, official confirmations have just come in for the private sector employees as well! As per the circular issued by the UAE government, employees will work two hours less each working day during the holy month of Ramadan.
Announced by The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) today on X, the Ministry also added that “flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during the days of Ramadan” could be applied.
The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits…
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) March 4, 2024
As per astronomers, Ramadan 2024 is likely to start early next week, with Eid 2024 dates also predicted to fall 29 or 30 days later. Based on the new crescent of the lunar cycle, the new moon at the start of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar will signify the beginning of Ramadan.
The task of spotting the new crescent is placed upon the moon sighting committee who will convene after maghrib or sunset prayers on the 29th day of Sha’ban.
Ramadan will see many observing the holiday fast between daylight hours before enjoying their first meal of the day with a delicious Iftar, followed by Suhoor before the sun rises again the next day.
Watch this space for more updates!
For all the latest Ramadan news, follow Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life
