As Eid Al Adha draws closer, the Amiri Diwan has announced the holidays for this festive season.

According to the announcement, the Eid Al Adha holidays for ministries, other government entities, authorities, and public institutions will commence on Sunday, August 11 and end on Thursday, August 15.

Employees will resume work on Sunday, August 18.

Amiri Diwan announces that Eid holiday will be as follows: ministries, other government entities, authorities and public institutions shall start on Sunday August 11, 2019 and end on Thursday August 15, 2019. Employees are to resume their work on Sunday August 18, 2019 #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) August 6, 2019

As for banks and financial institutions working under the supervision of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), His Excellency the QCB Governor will specify the start of the holiday.

Earlier this week, Hamad International Airport (HIA) shared some tips for smooth travels for those flying out of Qatar during this busy period.

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