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Qatar expects Eid bonanza, hotel occupancy rates to go up 80%
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar expects a big boost in hotel occupancy rates by at least 80 percent during the Eid holidays in the country. The boost is expected in the wake of the launch of the Haya platform in its new look, which allows 4 types of visas for visitors, and...
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Millions of Indonesians travel home in annual Eid exodus
Jakarta, Indonesia -- On motorcycles, cars, buses, planes or by boat, millions of Indonesians are travelling to their hometowns in the annual Eid holiday exodus that is expected to peak by Thursday. Major seaports and toll roads are packed, while airports and bus terminals are also full of travellers looking forward... -
TRENDS poll: GCC residents opt to be in Dubai for Eid vacation
Most of the participants, in the poll from as far away as Egypt and Lebanon, picked up Dubai to celebrate the festival in, with Doha coming at a distant second. -
Dubai urges use of smart apps to order Eid sacrifices
Muslims during Eid Al Adha traditionally buy a whole sheep to be slaughtered and distributed among friends, family, and the poor. -
Eid holidays boost Gulf tourism as COVID curbs ease
From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Saudi-led coalition to free 163 Yemen rebels for Eid
The move came after a Houthi official called this week for both sides to release 200 prisoners before the coming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. -
Iftar lightens the pocket in GCC
Here’s a look at how the price of an Iftar meal compares to a standard meal eaten in moths other than Ramadan. -
UAE government holiday for Eid al-Fitr begins on 29th day of Ramadan
The holiday will last till the third day of the month of Shawwal, which is yet to be declared. -
Eid Al Fitr likely to begin on May 2: Emirates Astronomical Society
The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid. -
UAE Fatwa Council sets value of Zakat for Ramadan at AED25
The council has also set minimum values of iftar meals and atonement for not fasting during the previous Ramadan. -
Oman eases Eid lockdown, some curbs to remain to halt Covid
The night-time closure of businesses and curbs on movement of people and vehicles will remain in place