The Eid prayer is expected to be performed on Wednesday, June 28, depending on the sighting of the moon.
The University’s holiday will be from Sunday, June 25 to Thursday, June 29, 2023 (both dates inclusive), with The KAUST School break starting on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
The following information from Government Affairs, Community Life, Finance, IT and HR will be helpful in planning your celebrations or travel during the holiday period.
Prayers at the King Abdullah mosque
The Eid prayer will be performed at the King Abdullah mosque on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 a.m. (the date of Eid is subject to change with the moon sighting). To celebrate the joy of the Eid with our community, Government Affairs will be providing Eid sweets and refreshments in the mosque.
The Al-Bir Society representatives will receive the payment of Udhiya (through an ATM portable machine) at the King Abdullah mosque on Friday, June 16, after Jumah Prayer. More information can be found on The LENS.
Eid service adjustments at KAUST
All food and retail outlets along the University Spine will be closed during Eid, except the Campus Diner. The other food and retail outlets may have adjusted operating hours for Eid.
KAUST Health‘s clinic is closed from Monday, June 26, reopening on Sunday, July 2. 911 emergency response and the Emergency Department operate 24/7 throughout Eid.
The Eid schedules for off-campus transportation and mail services.
SNB and SABB banks will be closed from Friday, June 23, and will resume regular working hours on Sunday, July 2.
Staycation at KAUST
Don’t miss out on the Eid offers and restaurant specials.
Activities in KAUST this summer are included on Community Life’s Summer Staycation page. The Eid Beach Day event will take place on Thursday, June 29.
Travel planning
Complimentary airport bus transport is available on June 15-17. Booking is required.
As you plan your travel, this important IT information to help keep you safe and secure.
Protect your home and belongings with this checklist of simple actions, including how to nominate a caretaker for your KAUST residence.
Government request and travel requirement reminders
All government requests must be made before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Please note that all Saudi Government agencies will be closed from Sunday, June 25, 2023, reopening on Sunday, July 2.
If you plan to travel, please ensure that exit/re-entry visas, iqama and current passport details are valid and correct. Further reminders can be found on The LENS.
Important contacts
Government Affairs – ga@kaust.edu.sa (On-call number, 24/7, 054 470 1111)
Graduate Affairs – schelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa or 012 808 3412.
Human Resources – HRHelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
(HR emergency out of hours – 054 470 0277)
For an on-campus emergency, please call 911 from a landline or 012 808 0911 from a mobile phone.
