Tag Archives: living in a Muslim country

Why kids LOVE the lunar calendar

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Circles in the Sand

Despite the fact the two-month summer holiday is hurtling towards us like a steam train, Son 2 is now on half term. With only 15 school days left until the end of term, springing a half-term holiday on us now … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dubai, Expat, Parenting, School | Tagged Dubai days off school, Dubai school calendar, Dubai school holidays, expat children, living in a Muslim country, lunar calendar, Muslim festivals, schools in Dubai, schools in the Middle East, UAE public holidays | 9 Comments

So who is the noisy man?

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Circles in the Sand

I read somewhere that you know you’re a long-term desert dwelling expat when you stop explaining to people that the weekend here is Friday and Saturday. In fact, it used to be Thursday and Friday, changing in 2006 after it … Continue reading →