Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 26-29 May.
According to Bahrain News Agency, as the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May. The announcement ensures that public sector employees will have an extended break during this significant religious period.