Most public parking slots in Sharjah city will be free of charge on Thursday, September 28, coinciding with the holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
This means, motorists will not need to feed the meters for two consecutive days as parking is already free of charge in Sharjah on Fridays.
Meanwhile, zones that carry blue instruction signs will remain paid. These zones are subject to parking fees on all seven days of the week, including Fridays and public holidays.
Thursday, September 28 is an official holiday for Sharjah government departments to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). This translates into a four-day weekend as Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are their regular days off.
Federal government employees and private sector employees in the rest of the UAE will get a day off on Friday, September 29 to mark the occasion.
— بلدية مدينة الشارقة (@ShjMunicipality) September 27, 2023
UAE leaders highlight unity and strength in Dubai meeting
UAE modifies alert sounds in National Early Warning System
2 members of UAE Armed Forces martyred in helicopter crash
UAE condemns drone attack on consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan
UAE participates in extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting
Spanish PM reaffirms support for UAE following Iranian attacks
UAE welcomes US listing of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
UAE ambassador to UN calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran conflict
