Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 21 2005 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Islamic New Year. Feb 19 Ashoura. Mar 3 Declaration of the Authority’s Power. Mar 28 British Evacuation Day. Apr 21 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). Jun 11 Evacuation Day. Jul 23 Revolution Day. Sep 1 National Day. Oct 7 Italian Evacuation Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Jan 10 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Mar 3 Declaration of the Authority’s Power. Mar 9 Ashoura. Mar 28 British Evacuation Day. Apr 11 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). Jun 11 Evacuation Day. Jul 23 Revolution Day. Sep 1 National Day. Oct 7 Italian Evacuation Day. Oct 22-24 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. 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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