The following chart shows the major Holidays and Islamic events in the UAE for the year 2012
| Occasion |
Duration |
Hijri Year |
Gregorian
Year 2012 |
| New Year● |
1 |
7/Safar/1433 |
1 Jan 2012 |
| Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday * |
1 |
12/Rabee Al-Awal/1433 |
4 Feb 2012 |
| Israa & Miaraj Night * |
1 |
27/Rajab/1433 |
17 Jun 2012 |
| Ramadan expected to begin |
29/30 |
1/Ramadan/1433 |
20 July 2012 |
| Eid Al Fitr * |
3 |
1/Shawal/1433 |
19 Aug 2012 |
| Arafat (Haj) Day * |
1 |
9/Zulhajja/1433 |
24 Oct 2012 |
| Eid Al Adha * |
3 |
10/Zulhajja/1433 |
25 Oct 2012 |
| Hijri New year’s Day * |
1 |
1/Muhrram/1434 |
15 Nov 2012 |
| UAE National Day ● |
2 |
18/Muhrram/1434 |
2/3 Dec 2012 |
* Islamic holidays (exact date is subject to moon-sighting)
● Fixed Holidays
Source: Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
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