Qatar announces holidays for Eid al-Adha

The Emiri Diwan has announced Eid al-Adha holidays to begin on Wednesday September 23 for ministries.

Government employees would report back to work on Wednesday September 30.

As for Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, QCB-supervised financial institutions and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), the Emiri Diwan's statement said that the Governor of QCB will determine the start date of the holiday.

Millions of Muslims from around the world gather in Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage every year after which this occassion of Eid is celebrated.

Calm has been restored in Makkah following a crane accident that killed over 100 pilgrims.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, sent his condolences after this accident, praying upon Allah the Almighty to bestow blessing upon the deceased and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

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By nlsh_st• 25 Sep 2015 12:32

Mesaimeer immigration opening in eid holiday 26,27,28th sep-2015

any body have idea?

By Kevin Apelo• 21 Sep 2015 08:40

We only get 3 days off and 2 of them was originally our off :( still happy for the extra!

eid mubarak!

By Elegy• 20 Sep 2015 19:14

was expecting more off days ;) but Alhamdulilah v r in Muslim Country and have some days off to enjoy.. Eid Mubarak to all ....

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