Hijri New Year: Egyptian employees to enjoy paid holiday next Thursday

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 - 08:36 GMT

Based on astronomical calculations, the 1st of Al-Muharram is expected to occur on Sunday in Egypt, as well as in other Arab and Islamic nations

Egypt’s interior ministry grants exceptional prison visits on Hijri New Year, revolution anniversary

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 - 07:15 GMT

The two exceptional visits are valid from 22 July to 21 September, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Saturday.

Egyptian Cabinet: Saturday paid day off for public, private sector on Hijri New Year’s Eve

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 01:49 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet has announced next Saturday, 30 July, a paid day off for the public and private sector on the occasion of the Hijri New Year’s Eve.

Egypt’s Cultural Development Fund celebrates Hijri New Year on Aug. 21

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 02:38 GMT

The Talaat Harb Cultural Center in Sayeda Nafisa, affiliated to the Cultural Development Fund, will hold an artistic concert for the National Folk Music Ensemble, at the Artistic House of Folk and Performing Arts on Aug. 21.