Public holiday for Ministries and federal agencies on Sunday, 25th May, to mark Isra Wal Miraj

ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2014 (WAM)-- The Ministries and federal government bodies will close on 25th May, 2014, to mark Isra Wal Miraj. Work will be resumed on Monday, 26th May, according to a circular issued today by Humaid Al Qatami, Minister of Education, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

He said that the Isra Wal Miraj public holiday has been moved from Monday, 26th May, 2014, to Sunday, 25th May, 2014. In accordance to the federal law, Qattami explained, the public holidays could be move to the beginning or end of the week when they fall between the two working days.

The minister congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Members of Supreme Council, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates on this occasion.

He also greeted the Government, people of the UAE and residents on the occasion, wishing more progress and prosperity to the Arab and Muslim nations.