The Saudi higher court in Riyadh announced on late Thursday that Friday is the first day of Dhu al-Hija Islamic month and that Eid al-Adha will be on Sunday November 6th, 2011. Dhu al-Hija or “the one of pilgrimage” is the twelfth and the last month of the Islamic calendar. The higher court decided on [...]

In anticipation for Eid El-fitir 2011, the Riyadh Municipality media center has released this years 2011 Eid schedule which will include 40 location, 186 different activities indulging the young and old with new and creative entertainment, sports events, theatre and much more! For the Qasr Al Hokm District (قصر الحكم) events will start at 8:15  - [...]

A six-member team of professionals is currently preparing for an air show of model aircraft during Eid Al-Fitr holidays. The  aeromodellers, using remote-controlled aircraft, will be flying scaled-down versions of full size planes, using lightweight materials such as polystyrene, balsa wood, foam and fiberglass. The show will be held in Qadisiyah district, east of Riyadh, [...]

Issued by the Royal Court yesterday the following statement: Statement from the Royal Court Issued Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him to postpone school study of all stages of public education, higher education, scheduled to begin on Monday, 16/12/1431 to  Saturday, 21/12/1431 AH (27/11/2010).

Municipality of Riyadh, in collaboration with a number of official and non-official bodies, offers a laudable celebration program for Eid Al Fitr this year. This comes as a gesture of sharing joy with residents of our precious capital, on this blessed occasion, through a number of festive and recreational events and activities. Eid Al Fitre [...]

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Lebanon announced they would celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, on Friday. In Saudi Arabia, seen as the beacon of Sunni Islam, the supreme court ruled that Thursday would be the final day of fasting, before the [...]

Eid Al-Adha prayers will be held at 6.14 a.m. in 200 mosques and 30 open areas across Riyadh on Friday, announced the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance.

In Saudi, there are not many official observed public holidays. Of  course, this schedule does not include summer holiday and school holiday.  2009 21 Sep Eid al-Fitr/ Djoulde Soumae (Ramadan ends). 23 Sep Saudi National Day. 28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 2010 11 Sep Eid al-Fitr/ Djoulde Soumae (Ramadan ends). 23 Sep Saudi National Day.  17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast [...]