Jumuah prayers had been supplied at 1.15pm throughout mosques within the nation
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Worshippers in mosques throughout the UAE supplied the primary Friday prayers of 2022, marking the beginning of the nation’s new weekend.
The UAE’s shorter workweek, comprising a two-and-a-half day weekend, got here into impact on January 1.
It was earlier introduced that mosques in six emirates, excluding Sharjah, would host Friday sermons and prayers after 1.15pm via the yr.
In Sharjah, the place a three-day weekend was introduced for workers and college students, Friday prayer timings stay unchanged.
Friday half-day, Saturday and Sunday type the brand new weekend within the nation.
The Friday half-day, mixed with the change in prayer timings, has helped authorities staff and college students get off work and college, respectively, by 12 midday and be a part of the congregational act of worship.
Most non-public firms throughout the nation have shifted to a Saturday-Sunday weekend, with out adopting the half-Friday off.
As an alternative, non-public sector firms are providing noon breaks to workers in order that they will participate within the prayer.
The Federal Authority for Authorities Human Sources on Thursday additionally introduced versatile timings and work-from-home choices for workers.
The brand new workweek system, which began after the New Yr, goals to assist staff strike a greater work-life steadiness and improve productiveness.
With most faculties and personal companies shifting on-line amid the surge in Covid-19 instances, staff additionally skilled a clean drive to work as they ushered into a brand new working week.
Many residents have hailed the brand new workweek, which they are saying will increase productiveness and enhance their psychological well being.
Staff throughout the UAE additionally made plans to higher make investments their time throughout the longer weekends, which incorporates spending extra time with household and pursuing hobbies.