Thursday 3 March 2022

Ramadan working hours in UAE announced for federal government staff

Ramadan in UAE is expected to start on April 2, 2022 but the final date will be confirmed based on lunar calendar. The announcement of worki...

Ramadan in UAE is expected to start on April 2, 2022 but the final date will be confirmed based on lunar calendar.

The announcement of working hours for federal government employees during the month of Ramadan is published.

The authorities on Thursday, March 3 confirmed that Ramadan 2022 working hours would be from 9am until 2pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9am until midday on Fridays.

Federal departments will be permitted and allowed for the implementation of flexible and remote working structure on Fridays, state news agency Wam said on its website.

Under these directives, up to 40 per cent of government employees will be allowed to work from home on Fridays.

Those who live far from their workplaces or have specific conditions which make such travel challenging will be given priority for remote duties.

The holy month is expected to start on April 2, but the final date will be confirmed by the UAE's Moon-sighting committee.

When is Ramadan 2022 in the UAE?

The Moon-sighting committee – a group of astronomers, court officials and advisers from the country's Islamic authority – typically convenes after maghrib, or sunset, prayers on the 29th day of Sha’ban to look for the new crescent moon.

If they spot it, Ramadan begins the following day. If not, Sha'ban will last 30 days and Ramadan will begin thereafter.

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