With only a few days left until the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the UAE has announced a reduction in working hours for companies in the private sector.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) stated on March 15 that private-sector employees’ work hours would be cut by two hours each day.
The change in work hours relates to Muslims abstaining from food and water during the day.
The Gulf country has also set rules for Iftar tent buffets, where people can break their fast, to prevent COVID-19 spread.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) published guidelines to organize Iftar tents.
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Iftar tents should open at least two hours before the Al-Maghrib prayer call, with people respecting social distance measures, and avoiding handshakes during greetings.
Astronomical estimates expect the first day of Ramadan in the UAE to be April 2, but the date will be announced on the day of the physical sighting of the crescent moon.
Ramadan is a sacred month in Muslim countries. It is a time when Muslims abstain from several physical activities, including eating, drinking, smoking, and having sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset.
