Eid Operating Hours

31 July, 2019

​Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Adha is expected to commence on August 11. Community Life facilities and services will generally operate on their regular schedule. Exceptions are listed below:

 

KAUST Health

  • As always, 911 emergency response and the Emergency Department operate 24/7.
  • Saturday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 13: Closed
  • Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Learn more

 

Transportation 

 

Recreation

  • South Beach: Sunday, August 11 is family day – 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Ladies Day is cancelled for Eid). 
  • Bowling Alley: Open 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily. First hour free!

Community retail and restaurants

  • Vet Clinic: Closed August 7 through 16. More info.
  • Vera Pizza: 1st day of Eid only: Open 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Otherwise operating normal hours.
  • Halwani Cuisine: 1st day of Eid only: Open 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Otherwise operating normal hours.
  • Dr. Saud Pharmacy: 1st day of Eid only: Open 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Otherwise operating normal hours.
  • Barber Shop and Salon: Closed 1st and 2nd day of Eid.

 

On-campus retail and restaurants

Unlike in the community, most on-campus restaurants are closed for Eid, except:

  • Dia’s Café – Closed 1st day of Eid through August 17
  • American Bagel - Closed 1st day of Eid through August 17
  • Joffery’s: Open Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

If you're staying at KAUST over the Eid holiday, please check out our exciting Eid Staycation activities. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

 

Regards,
Omar Al-Omar 
Director, Community Services & Engagement