Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Islamic New Year. Mar 8 Revolution Day. Mar 21 Mothers Day. Apr 17 Independence Day. Apr 21 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 1 Labour Day. May 6 Martyrs’ Day. Oct 6 October Liberation War. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Mar 8 Revolution Day. Mar 21 Mothers Day. Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 17 Independence Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 6 Martyrs’ Day. Oct 6 October Liberation War. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (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 Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and working hours are 0900-1400. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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