Saudi- 12 day Eid holiday bonanza for govt staff
(MENAFN- Arab News) RIYADH: The Eid Al-Fitr holiday has been extended for government employees from 10 to 12 days according to the Ministry of Civil Services. This is the longest Eid break in many years.
'All government employees are entitled to a period of Eid Al-Fitr holidays beginning on July 10 (Friday) continuing through the weekend and ending on July 21 to spend this blessed time with their families' an official at the ministry said on Thursday the last working day before the break.
The private sector however will have six days of holidays commencing on July 16.
A large number of people flock to various tourist destinations across the Kingdom during the Eid break while many government agencies organize a number of festivals and events during the holiday to attract people to domestic tourism which is growing constantly. Many Saudi families also go abroad looking for a vacation away from home.
According to travel and tour offices in Riyadh most people have booked tickets for their preferred destinations in advance including Dubai Bahrain Istanbul Kuala Lumpur London and other European destinations.
Earlier the government had slashed working hours with the advent of the fasting month.
'All government employees are entitled to a period of Eid Al-Fitr holidays beginning on July 10 (Friday) continuing through the weekend and ending on July 21 to spend this blessed time with their families' an official at the ministry said on Thursday the last working day before the break.
The private sector however will have six days of holidays commencing on July 16.
A large number of people flock to various tourist destinations across the Kingdom during the Eid break while many government agencies organize a number of festivals and events during the holiday to attract people to domestic tourism which is growing constantly. Many Saudi families also go abroad looking for a vacation away from home.
According to travel and tour offices in Riyadh most people have booked tickets for their preferred destinations in advance including Dubai Bahrain Istanbul Kuala Lumpur London and other European destinations.
Earlier the government had slashed working hours with the advent of the fasting month.
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