Eid holidays from Dec 19 in Qatar

Doha, December 4, 2007

Eid Al Adha holidays will begin in Qatar on December 19.

Employees are to return to work on December 26, according to a circular issued by the Cabinet Secretariat.

Eid Al Adha starts on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar.

This year Eid Al-Adha is expected to start on December 20, but this date may vary slightly depending on when the crescent moon is sited.