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President’s Office Confirms June 5–9 as Public Holidays for Hajj and Eid Celebrations

The Government of Maldives confirmed that public holidays for Hajj Day and Eid al-Adha will be observed from June 5 to June 9, 2025, as already designated in the national calendar. President's Office Spokesperson Heena Waleed made the confirmation in a statement on X following Saudi Arabia's declaration of the Hajj date.

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  • Saudi Arabia has determined that this year's Hajj day falls on Thursday, June 5th. The holidays for Hajj Day and Eid al-Adha will be the days that are already designated as holidays in the calendar.

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  • Saudi Arabia officially declared that Hajj Day 1446 AH will fall on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Saudi Arabia The Standard This announcement follows Saudi Arabia's official declaration that Hajj Day 1446 AH will fall on Thursday, June 5, 2025, a date marking the peak of the annual pilgrimage

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  • Public holidays for Hajj Day and Eid al-Adha were officially confirmed to be observed from June 5 to June 9, 2025. June 5 to June 9, 2025 Maldives The Standard the Government of Maldives has officially confirmed that the public holidays for Hajj Day and Eid al-Adha will be observed from June 5 to June 9, 2025, as previously designated in the national calendar.

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