Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 25 Easter Monday. Apr 13 National Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU’s foundation). Aug 11 Independence Day. Nov 1 All Saint’s Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 28 Proclamation of the Republic. Dec 1 Day of Liberty and Democracy. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 13 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 17 Easter Monday. Apr 13 National Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU’s foundation). Aug 11 Independence Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 28 Proclamation of the Republic. Dec 1 Day of Liberty and Democracy. 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 two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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