Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Islamic New Year. Apr 21 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). May 1 Labour Day. May 25 African Liberation Day (Anniversary of the OAU’s Foundation). Jul 10 Armed Forces Day. Nov 3-5 Korit (End of Ramadan). Nov 28 Independence Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Apr 11 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). May 1 Labour Day. May 25 African Liberation Day (Anniversary of the OAU’s Foundation). Jul 10 Armed Forces Day. Oct 22-24 Korit (End of Ramadan). Nov 28 Independence 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 Korit (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 Korit itself. Korit and Tabaski (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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