Government offices and schools are reopening today after about two weeks of holidays. Unlike previous Eid holidays, which used to be around one week along with weekly offs, this year the National Day, Eid and weekly offs combined together extended the holidays to two-weeks for government and educational institutes.
Most of the employees who had left for their native places to celebrate Eid with their dear and near ones have returned to the emirate. Many members of the expatriate community utilised the long holidays for a short visit to their parents and relatives.
The airlines made brisk business carrying passengers up and down. Shopping malls also recorded big business.
The private sector, including banks, resumed work much earlier.
However, those who preferred to stay back decided to go to parks, beaches and shopping centres.
Children probably would have the happiest, as they got a rare opportunity to be with their parents and enjoying the holidays together.
But, for the first few working days, heavy rush is expected at government departments, especially at labour, immigration departments and the municipality.
Adbul Rahman, an Indian expatriate, said, "I am waiting anxiously for the reopening of Ministry of Labour for renewing my computer card. Another expatriate, Muhammad Ashraf, said, "I have finished all the immigration typing works in advance for applying for a visa for my new-born daughter, expecting big rush at typing centres during the first week. "
Many fear heavy rush on roads and lengthy queues at government offices. A Sharjah resident, Hari Kumar, said, "I plan to leave my home at least 45 minutes early for my office in Dubai on Sunday, otherwise I won't be able to reach in time."
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