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- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: Oman announces holiday for public, private sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday announced a public holiday on Thursday, July 20 to commemorate the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of…
- Telangana
Know Muharram holidays in Telangana
Hyderabad: Muharram, which is one of the holiest months for Muslims in Telangana and other states in India, is set to begin in a few days. The tenth day of Muharram which…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport to witness huge footfall amid Eid-Al-Adha holiday
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to remain busy in the upcoming week as the summer school break coincides with the six-day-long Eid-ul-Adha holiday in UAE. According to the airport…
- Middle East
UAE: Ahead of Eid Al Adha holidays, airfares rise 300%
Abu Dhabi: As United Arab Emirates (UAE) gears up for a six-day long break for Eid Al Adha, last-minute planners face exorbitant flight ticket costs. Many residents who were in hopes to…
- World
US lawmaker introduces bill to declare Diwali a federal holiday
Washington: US lawmaker Grace Meng on Friday introduced a bill in the US Congress to declare Diwali as a federal holiday in the US. “Today, I was proud to announce the introduction…
- Hyderabad
Are banks in Hyderabad closed today? Know list of holidays in May
Hyderabad: As May 1 is celebrated as Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day, banks across Hyderabad and several other Indian cities will remain closed. In addition to this, the Reserve Bank of…
- India
Badal’s cremation Thursday, Punjab declares holiday
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has announced a public holiday on Thursday in honour of Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch and five-time Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on April 25.…
- Bollywood
Arjun Kapoor has this to say about his personal photographer Malaika
Mumbai: Bollywood couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora are currently enjoying their trip to Germany. The duo never misses any chance of sharing their adorable couple moments with their fans on social…
- Middle East
Will UAE residents get paid leave for Israa Wal Miraj?
Israa Wal Miraj, the Islamic calendar event celebrated on the 27th night of Rajab 1444, falls on February 18 this year. It is the night that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) journeyed from Makkah’s Masjid…
- Chennai
Cyclone Mandous: Holiday for schools, colleges in eight TN districts
Chennai: With Cyclone Mandous expected on Friday, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday declared a holiday for schools and colleges in eight districts of the state that day. Schools and colleges in…
- Photos
Winter special: Check out these holiday destinations in India
Winter is around the corner. During the season, we enjoy spending months curled up in a blanket with a cup of coffee and gazing out the window. However, these are only typical…
- Delhi
Former CJI UU Lalit clears air on listing of activist Saibaba’s case in SC on holiday
Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit on Sunday responded to questions raised over a special hearing of activist G N Saibaba’s case on a court holiday, saying the CJI’s role…
- Chennai
Heavy rain lashes TN areas, holiday declared for schools in 7 districts
Chennai: With the northeast monsoon in full fury and rain lashing the state, the Tamil Nadu government has declared an Orange alert for seven districts and holiday for schools and colleges, said…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Several schools to stay closed on Wednesday
Hyderabad: Many schools in Secunderabad, Kukatpally, Balanagar, Bowenpally, and other areas have declared a holiday on Wednesday. The holiday was announced in view of the traffic diversions announced for the Congress party’s…
- World
Diwali to be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Thursday with state assembly woman Jenifer Rajkumar.…
