Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 21 2005 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Feb 19 Ashoura. Mar 18 Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh. May 25 Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. May 29 Anniversary of the Death of President Ali Soilih. Jul 6 Independence Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 26 Anniversary of the Death of President Ahmed Abdallah. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 13 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Feb 9 Ashoura. Mar 18 Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh. May 25 Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. May 29 Anniversary of the Death of President Ali Soilih. Jul 6 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Oct 24 Anniversary of the Death of President Ahmed Abdallah. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from 2 to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information see the section World of Islam.
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