[67586] Iraq announces official holidays for Eid al-Adha and Ghadir Khumm

[67586] Iraq announces official holidays for Eid al-Adha and Ghadir Khumm

The Iraqi government has issued an official decision to shut down state institutions for Eid al-Adha and Ghadir Day, alongside adjustments to the student exam schedule.

The Iraqi government announces a series of official holidays

The Iraqi government has issued an official decision ordering the suspension of operations in all government offices and state institutions. According to reports from the Council of Ministers, as published on the Neymar Ibn Al-Anbar channel, the holidays for Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) will begin on Tuesday, May 26, and continue until May 30, with work resuming on Sunday, May 31. In addition, the government ordered a further suspension on Thursday, June 4, for the festival of Ghadir.

The decision was widely circulated on social media by officials and media outlets, including Center for the Sixth, Iraqi News Agency, and Iraqi Students Assembly. The channels emphasized that this is a sweeping directive for all state institutions.

Impact on the exam schedule

Meanwhile, following the announcement of the holidays, updates regarding the education system were received. According to Neymar Ibn Al-Anbar, it was decided to postpone the Social Studies (Sociology) exam for third-grade students, so that it will take place on Sunday. Entities affiliated with the education system, such as the Iraqi Ministry of Education, briefed students on the changes in the schedule due to the government holidays.

Additional reports on the government agenda

In addition to the announcement regarding the holidays, the Al-Mayadeen Iraq channel noted that the government discussed during its session the completion of the government program and the advancement of issues related to improving electricity services, the environment, and energy, as part of broader initiatives by the executive branch.