Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year's Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Hegire (Islamic New Year). Mar 20 Independence Day. Mar 21 Youth Day. Apr 9 Martyr's Day. Apr 21 Mouled (Prophet's Anniversary). May 1 Labour Day. July 25 Republic Day. Aug 13 Women's Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadam). Nov 7 New Era Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year's Day. Jan 13 Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Hegire (Islamic New Year). Mar 20 Independence Day. Mar 21 Youth Day. Apr 9 Martyrs' Day. Apr 11 Mouled (Prophet's Anniversary). May 1 Labour Day. Jul 25 Republic Day. Aug 13 Women's Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 7 New Era 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-Idha may last for two days. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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