Religious holy month brings roster changes

Boston News.Net
Thursday 28th August, 2008

Bahraini authorities have issued a new order specifying the working hours at government offices and other establishments during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Bahrain's Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued a circular stating that working hours at all governmental ministries and general establishments will be from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Gulf-based astronomers have said that the holy month is likely to start Sep 1st, when the moon's crescent will be sighted.

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