On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Central Bank of Egypt decided, Thursday, to suspend work at all banks operating in Egypt, starting from Sunday, March 30, until Tuesday, April 1.
Work will resume on the morning of Wednesday, April 2, CBE added.
PM Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision declaring the period from Saturday, March 29, until Tuesday, April 1, an official paid holiday for public sector employees on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The decision also stipulates that if the legal sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon indicates that Monday, March 3, will be the first day of Shawwal, the holiday will be extended until Wednesday, April 2.
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