Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 21 2005 Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 20 Ashoura. Mar 23 Pakistan Day. Apr 21 Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). Aug 14 Independence Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 9 Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day. Dec 25 Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday. Jan 13 2006 Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 9 Ashoura. Mar 23 Pakistan Day. Apr 11 Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). Aug 14 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 9 Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day. Dec 25 Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday.
Note
(a) 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. Most restaurants are closed during the day and there is a restriction on smoking and drinking in public places. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last from two to four days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Christian holidays are observed by the Christian community only.
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