The Central
Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced the closure of all banks nationwide from
Tuesday, 9 April to Sunday, 14 April in observance of the Muslim Eid Al-Fitr
feast.
Normal banking operations will resume on Monday morning, as confirmed by the CBE.
Likewise, the Cabinet has earlier declared a paid holiday for both public and private sector employees throughout Egypt from 9 to 14 April, in celebration of the Eid.
This joyous occasion marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar.
According to astronomical calculations, Ramadan is expected to conclude this year on Tuesday. Subsequently, the festive celebrations of Eid Al-Fitr will take place from Wednesday to Friday.
The paid holiday will be granted to employees working in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies, in accordance with the decisions made by the Cabinet.
The Eid prayers will be held on Wednesday around 6 AM.
Source: Egypt Today
