ERBIL - The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced the holidays for the Islamic religious occasion of Eid al-Adha, which lasts for five days.

KRG Spokesperson Jutiyar Adil said in a statement that the holidays will start on Sunday, August 11 till Thursday, August 15, pointing out that all of the public offices will be closed during the period.

He also extended congratulations to Muslims in the Kurdistan Region and around the world.

"On the occasion of holy Eid al-Adha, we send our congratulations to Muslims in the Kurdistan Region, particularly, and Iraq and around the world, generally," Adil concluded.

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