Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 25 Good Friday. Mar 28 Easter Monday. Apr 21 Maulid-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 27 Independence Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 11 Maulid-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 14 Good Friday. Apr 17 Easter Monday. Apr 27 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing 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 two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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