How to Request Time Off for Ashura and Arbaeen

Jul 28

Planning to observe Ashura or Arbaeen? Follow this email template to request ti9em off so you can reflect, honor, and observe these days.

FEEL FREE TO COPY AND PASTE THESE TEMPLATES INTO YOUR EMAIL AND SEND ALONG TO YOUR SUPERVISOR:

Subject Line: Request Time Off: Ashura

Dear [Insert Manager Name],

I hope you’re doing well.

I am reaching out to request time off for Ashura, one of the most important days of commemoration in Islam, which occurs annually on the 10th of the Islamic month of Muharram. This year, Ashura is projected to fall on the weekend of July 5th and 6th, depending on the lunar calendar. Since the exact date depends on moon sighting, I wanted to give a heads up that I will need the weekend off [be offline/step away/ be unavailable, update to include whatever may fit your circumstances best].

I will work with you and the team to ensure all my responsibilities are covered. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, and I will be happy to to discuss them with you further. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

Subject Line: Request Time Off: Arbaeen

Dear [Insert Manager Name],

I hope you’re doing well.

I am reaching out to request time off for Arbaeen, one of the most important days of commemoration in Islam, which occurs annually on the 20th of the Islamic month of Safar. This year, Arbaeen is projected to fall on either Thursday, August 14th or Friday, August 15th, depending on the lunar calendar. Since the exact date depends on moon sighting, I wanted to give a heads up that I will need one of these days off [be offline/step away/ be unavailable, update to include whatever may fit your circumstances best].

I will keep you updated as we get closer to the date, and work with you and the team to ensure all my responsibilities are covered. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, and I will be happy to to discuss them with you further. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]