Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 21 2005 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 1 Mount Arafat Day. Feb 19 Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein). Mar 21 Navruz (Persian New Year). Apr 18 Liberation Day. Apr 21 Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 28 Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 19 National Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Jan 1 2006 Eid-al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 9 Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussain). Feb 22 Mount Arafat Day. Mar 20 Navruz (Persian New Year). Mar 26 Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 18 Liberation Day. Apr 28 Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 19 National Day. Oct 24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
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. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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