Free parking in Sharjah for Hijri New Year holiday

Sharjah - Other emirates have also announced free parking on the occasion.

Parking will be free in Sharjah on Muharram 1, the emirate's municipality announced on Thursday.

"All public parking spaces across the city will be free on the first day of Muharram on the occasion of the Hijri New Year," Sharjah Municipality said in an announcement on Twitter.

"The decision excludes the paid parking spaces in the zones that are subject to paid parking system during weekends and official holidays," the announcement added.

Muharram 1 is likely to be observed on Sunday, September 1. However, the date will be confirmed after the sighting of the moon.

The emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have also announced free parking on Muharram 1.