Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Death of Amílcar Cabral. Jan 21 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 3 Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti. Sep 24 National Day. Nov Korité (end of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 20 Death of Amílcar Cabral. Mar 8 International Women’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 3 Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti. Sep 24 National Day. Oct 22-24 Korité (end of Ramadan). 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 Korité, 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 Korité itself. Korité and Tabaski may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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