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Eid Al Fitr holiday for private sector will be on the first and second of Shawwal 1431 Hijri year while , according to a ministerial circular issued by the Minister of Labour.

However,Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal ministries and departments will start on Wednesday, Ramadan 29 (September 8) and end on Shawwal 3, according to a circular issued by Humaid Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Human Resources Authority.

Work will resume on Shawwal 4.

He congratulated President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates on the advent of the Eid Al Fitr, wishing them good health.

For three consecutive years now Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment(DEPE) is now organizing and  revealed the main attractions of “Eid in Dubai” in celebration of Eid Al Fitr.  “Eid in Dubai” will feature entertainment destinations, concerts, international character shows, fireworks and shopping promo across the city.

This aims to promote Dubai as festive destination for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha and it also intend to unite different cultures and nationalities living and visiting Dubai on this three days celebration.

For three days, visitors can expect the two famous characters on stage: Ben 10 and Hello Kitty. Ben 10  shows  a twenty-five minute live stunt action show together with  spectacular graphics and a chance for children to see Ben Tennyson, Four Arms, and Wildmutt in action. Hello Kitty, Dear Daniel, and My Melody get together for a musical performance in the Hello Kitty show. Both shows will be shown for free to spread the spirit of Eid.