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UAE Rulers have ordered the release of nearly 3,000 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha 2024. The pardon comes owing to the inmates' good conduct and behaviour while serving their time.
In Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed ordered the release of 1,138 prisoners on Thursday, June 13. These inmates have been sentenced in various cases, and the President ensured the payment of the fines owed to them.
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In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, pardoned 686 inmates.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and the Ruler of Sharjah, also ordered the release of 352 inmates from the punitive and correctional institution in the emirate.
In Ajman, 223 inmates were released, thanks to a pardon granted by Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of the emirate.
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, too, has ordered the release of 94 prisoners of various nationalities.
In Umm Al Quwain, the emirate's Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla also pardoned some prisoners.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 481 inmates.
It is common practice for Rulers of each of the UAE's emirates to pardon prisoners during significant Islamic occasions. The President's pardon allows the released prisoners to rethink their future and positively contribute to the service of their families and communities to lead successful social and professional lives.
The UAE granted paid holidays for public and private sector employees from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, in observance of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha.
Arafah Day, the holiest day in Islam marked on Dhul Hijjah 9, falls on June 15 — while the three-day Eid Al Adha holiday (Dhul Hijjah 10 to 12) will officially be marked on June 16 to 18. Thus, the break is four days long.
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