Eid Al-Fitr festivities, offers and operating hours

25 March, 2025

As Eid Al-Fitr is expected to begin on March 30, Campus & Community (C&C) extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this joyous occasion bring health, happiness, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak! 

To help you plan for the holiday, please take note of the following updates to services and activities during Eid. 

Eid Mubarak – Share your personalized greeting card

Celebrate the joyful occasion of Eid Al-Fitr by creating your own KAUST-branded Eid greeting to share with friends, colleagues, and family.

Create Your Personalized Eid Greeting Card

 

Eid Holiday Operating Hours 

 

During the Eid break, some facilities and services will operate on adjusted schedules, including KAUST Health, transportation, restaurants, retail outlets, and more. See below for details. 

Food & Retail Hours 

  • All food and retail outlets along the University Spine will be closed, except for the Campus Diner. 
  • Other food and retail outlets in the community will have adjusted hours, which may vary. Please check the Food and Retail pages for updates before visiting. 

KAUST Health   

  • Emergency Services (911) and the Emergency Department will remain open 24/7.  
  • The clinic will be closed from Sunday, March 30, and will reopen on Thursday, April 3. Learn More 
  • The Family and Child Support Center will close on Sunday, March 30. It will reopen again on Thursday, April 3. 

Transportation 

  • No work haul, Makkah, Madinah, or Jeddah medical buses will operate during the Eid holiday. 
  • The Bus Services page will be updated before Eid with the revised schedule. 
  • Airport Shuttle: Complimentary airport shuttle buses to Terminal 1 will be available from March 27 to 29. Learn More 

Travel services  

  • Kanoo Leisure Travel Office will be closed during KAUST Eid break. Kanoo can be contacted at the following email addresses: leisuretravel@kaust.edu.sa or travel@kaust.edu.sa   
  • For corporate travel, the 24/7 service will operate as normal and can be reached at travel@kaust.edu.sa 

Pet Services  

  • The IAC Vet clinic will be closed during the Eid Holiday until Sunday, April 6. Their clinic in Jeddah will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the Eid break.

  • The Royal Pet services will be closed during the Eid Holiday and will resume on Tuesday, April 8. 

Mailroom services  

  • UPS mailroom will be closed from March 30 to April 2 and resume operations on April 3.  

Restaurant specials

 

Discover a variety of Eid dining offers available across KAUST! New offers will be updated regularly—check the Offers Page for the latest. 

Travel offers  

Planning to travel this Eid? Exclusive holiday packages are available for the KAUST community from Kanoo. Learn more.  

Staycation fun at KAUST 

Recreation centers will return to normal hours, offering exciting activities for family and friends during the holiday. 

  • Buy One, Get One Free at the Bowling Alley and Climbing Wall – bring a friend and double the fun! The Bowling Alley will be exceptionally open on Sunday, March 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Climbing Wall will also be open on Monday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

  • 50% Discount on all Fitness Classes – the perfect chance to explore new workouts and unwind. See schedule here.
     
  • 25% discount on padel court bookings – gather your friends and family for some friendly games and competitive showdowns.
     
  • South Beach will be exceptionally open for families on Sunday and Monday, March 30 and 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please note there will be no Ladies’ Day on Monday. 

 

Alkhozama Hotel & Residences staycation offer 

Enjoy a relaxing Eid getaway with breakfast for two, 20% discount on dine-in food and beverages and more. Learn more.  

 

Eid Staycation Boat Rides 

Celebrate Eid with a memorable 20-minute boat ride along the breathtaking Red Sea on the third and fourth days of Eid, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn more 

 

Beach Day Bash 

Join us on April 3 at South Beach, from 3:00 p.m., for a vibrant Eid celebration with the perfect blend of sun, sand, and BBQ! Learn more 

 

Eid Pool Party 

Let’s end the Eid Staycation with a splash! Join us for the Eid Pool Party on Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Island Recreation Club pool. Learn more

 

See all our upcoming events here.   

 

Share your Eid experience at KAUST with us on our Instagram page @KAUST.Life or use #KAUSTLife to get featured.  

 

Wishing you and your families Eid Mubarak!   

 

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY