Ramadan to start on 11th August
Jun 7th 2010, 12:13 pm
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Ramadan to start on 11th August
allegedly.
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/kuwait...-says-1.637929
I prefer to believe the story of the Saudi Iman being sent up in a MiG fighter to sight the moon.
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http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/kuwait...-says-1.637929
I prefer to believe the story of the Saudi Iman being sent up in a MiG fighter to sight the moon.
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Jun 7th 2010, 1:26 pm
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Ramadan to start on 11th August
I lke the one where the 3 wise men here in Saudi are sent into the desert
as part of the moon sigting committee.!!!
Wow what a job part of the moon sighting committee.
Only working 3-4 days a year.
Even that for some (not all ) Saudi's is tooooo much.
BIG Problem there is of where to try and find 3 wise men !!!
as part of the moon sigting committee.!!!
Wow what a job part of the moon sighting committee.
Only working 3-4 days a year.
Even that for some (not all ) Saudi's is tooooo much.
BIG Problem there is of where to try and find 3 wise men !!!
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Jun 7th 2010, 1:31 pm
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
oh your both so funny
Jun 7th 2010, 1:40 pm
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Jun 7th 2010, 1:48 pm
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
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Jun 7th 2010, 5:27 pm
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Jun 8th 2010, 4:11 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
More importantly perhaps (for non-Muslims), Eid Al Watsit starts on 9th September 2010.
Now any guesses for the other Eid in November?? Trying to plan our leave........
Aug 8th 2010, 7:25 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
Anyone know if private companies now get to finish at 3 too? Have heard we do - new law and there are fines for non-compliance... Any link anyone can provide would be useful so I can send to my US HQ...
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Aug 8th 2010, 8:09 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
Not really sure why non-Muslims should get to leave work early.
Aug 8th 2010, 8:21 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
..in my case because there is no eating or dinking in the workplace - I am compelled to fast regarless of my faith. Plus all staff of all faiths have exactly the same terms and condions - which includes working hours.
I normally take work home and continue there if I need to.
I normally take work home and continue there if I need to.
Aug 8th 2010, 8:25 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
We've issued a statement within our company about official hours (9-3), but we don't have any locals and only a couple of muslims. Our (mainly Flip) clerical staff will follow those times, but most of the expats will work as normal. However, interested to know if there's actually a law that will result in check and fine--anyone know for sure?
Aug 8th 2010, 8:29 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
We've issued a statement within our company about official hours (9-3), but we don't have any locals and only a couple of muslims. Our (mainly Flip) clerical staff will follow those times, but most of the expats will work as normal. However, interested to know if there's actually a law that will result in check and fine--anyone know for sure?
Aug 8th 2010, 8:38 am
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Re: Ramadan to start on 11th August
There is a law (number 12 I think) that states working hours should be cut by 2 hours during ramadan. I suspect reports are stating they will be conducting more compliance checks because the fasting period is getting longer and hotter. Also given some labourer have sadly been collapsing and dying of heat stroke recently, I think any compliamce checking will be directed to workers outdoors. Thats my hunch at least...
P.s. - just found the answer - article 65. Here is the FAQ from their website
http://www.mbssupport.net/faq/
P.s. - just found the answer - article 65. Here is the FAQ from their website
http://www.mbssupport.net/faq/
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