UAE schools to get extended break for Eid, National Day
United Arab Emirates: 2009-11-10 09:55:40
Public and private schools in the UAE will remain closed from Dhu Al Hijja 9 to December 3 to mark Eid Al Adha and the National Day, according to a decision issued by Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education. Eid Al Adha, which falls on Dhu Al Hijja 10 is expected to fall either on November 27 or 28, depending on sighting the new crescent. The National Day is on December 2. Schools will resume classes on December 6.
