Dubai: A number of UAE schools have declared a government-approved holiday on Sunday, October 27, to celebrate the Indian festival of lights, Diwali.
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Multiple Indian as well as international schools have given the day off, making it a long weekend for students.
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On Wednesday, American International School in Dubai sent out a text message to parents saying: “As per the previously sent out October calendar and the KHDA [Knowledge and Human Development Authority] approved yearly calendar, there is no school on Sunday, 27 October 2019 as it is a preapproved KHDA “Other” holiday.”
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Also, Delhi Private School Sharjah also texted: “Please note that the school is having a holiday on Sunday, 27th Oct 2019 for Diwali celebration.”
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Some schools in Sharjah also said they will be closed on Sunday for the holiday.
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These holidays are requested by some schools as part of their academic calendar submitted to KHDA at the beginning of their academic year.
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