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Khaleej Times
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE worker wins car at Eid event; 'big key' opens door to new home
When Nepali national Mukesh Paswan arrived in Dubai five months ago, he was hoping to earn some more money for the better future of his three children. On Saturday, he participated in the government-organised Eid programme and walked away the winner of a brand new Mitsubishi car. 'When they called my name, I couldn't believe it,' he told Khaleej Times. 'I had attended the event on both Friday and Saturday. I got the free raffle ticket along with a T-shirt and cap on Friday evening. Throughout the two days, I had seen others winning phones, TVs and air tickets but never imagined that I would win the grand prize.' He said he is still pinching himself to see if he had really won. 'When I woke up on Sunday morning, I wondered if it was a dream,' he said. 'But then I saw the big key. I called up my wife and conveyed the news. She was very happy.' The Eid event, held at Jebel Ali, where Mukesh participated, was part of the the activities organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) at 10 locations across the UAE. Held under the slogan 'Eid with Our Workers: Joy and Happiness', the celebrations included dance, music and other entertainment options, and were held at workers' compounds. Build a dream house Mukesh worked in Qatar for seven years before arriving in Dubai, looking for better opportunities; he now works as a steel fixer in Al Sahel Contracting Company. With this windfall, he hopes to realise his dream of building a house in his hometown. 'I have had land for a long time but never the funds for building a home,' he said. 'My family is living in a rented house. With the money I will get for this car, I am hoping to build a house. I also want to save something for the future of my children.' Mukesh has a 14-year-old daughter, and two sons aged 8 and 5. Mukesh said that he attended the programmes organised by Mohre on both Eid Al Adha and Eid Al Fitr. 'Last Eid was my first time to experience this event, and I really enjoyed it,' he said. 'But I didn't know that raffle tickets were handed out. I only realised later when the winners were called out. So this time, even before I arrived, I knew I wanted to get my hands on the coupon.' Last Eid, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi painter Rubel Ali won the car and was overjoyed with his stroke of luck. He had also hoped to build a home with the money he won. He added that he and his friends enjoyed the various offerings. 'The programme was held over two days; each day for more than two hours, there were many entertainment activities,' he said. 'My friends and I really enjoyed it. It was a great way for us to spend our Eid holidays. It was also very nice to see many people winning amazing prizes. It was a completely festive mood.'
Khaleej Times
02-06-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Dubai announces free parking for Eid Al Adha 2025
Public parking will be free to use from June 5 to 8 in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority announced Monday as the country celebrates Islamic festival Eid Al Adha. Multi-level parking terminals will remain a paid service during the holiday.
Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Eid Al Adha holidays expected to be on these days in Oman
Muscat : Holidays for Eid Al Adha are expected to be from Thursday, June 5, 2025, until Monday, June 9, 2025 according to the Royal Decree No. (88/2022). Based on Royal Decree No. (88/2022) specifying official holidays, the Eid Al Adha holiday in the Sultanate of Oman will begin from the 9th to the 12th of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Friday shall be compensated if it coincides with the first day of Eid . Therefore, Eid Al-Adha holiday is expected to start from Thursday, June 5, 2025, until Monday, June 9, 2025. Official work will resume on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Yesterday the Sultanate of Oman announced that the Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH moon was sighted, thus the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Friday, June 6,2025 .
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: These countries will mark first day of festival on June 7
[Editor's Note: For latest updates on Eid Al Adha announcements in the UAE and region, read Khaleej Times' live blog here.] Countries across the world have been waiting eagerly to sight the moon which will mark the start of Dhul Hijjah, indicating the day Eid Al Adha will be celebrated, which is 10 days from the start of the month. A day before Eid Al Adha, Muslims mark one of the holiest days — Arafah Day — which falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah. Moon sighting is based on the Islamic calendar which is set according to the lunar cycle. This means that all significant days in the Islamic calendar move forward approximately 11 days each year. Therefore, the sighting of the moon determines when the month of Dhul Hijjah starts and when the 10th day will be. This year, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al Adha on either Friday, June 6, or Saturday, June 7, depending on the sighting. Eid Al Adha, a holy festival celebrated by Muslims, falls more than two months after Eid Al Fitr. The occasion is marked by faithful through special animal sacrifices, prayers, charity and celebrations. Here are the countries who have not spotted the moon on Tuesday, May 27, and will be sighting it on Wednesday, May 28. They will be celebrating the holy festival on Saturday, June 7. Malaysia Malaysia will be starting the month on Thursday, May 29, as authorities reported that the moon had not been sighted in the country. This means Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7 in Malaysia. Brunei Brunei followed after Malaysia, with authorities announcing that the moon was not sighted, meaning that Dhul Hijjah will start on Thursday, May 29. Therefore, Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7.
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: First countries to announce start of Dhul Hijjah
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei have announced the first day of Dhul Hijjah. Indonesia will be marking the start of the month on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This means that Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6 in the Asian country. Meanwhile, Malaysia will be starting the month on Thursday, May 29, as authorities reported that the moon had not been sighted in the country. This means Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7 in Malaysia. Brunei also didnt spot the moon, meaning that Dhul Hijjah will start on May 29. Therefore, Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, unlike the Gregorian calendar. So, moon sightings determine when Islamic holidays fall in correlation with the Gregorian dates.
