Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 Independence Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 10 Islamic New Year. Mar 3 National Unity Day. Apr 6 Uprising Day. Apr 21 Al-Mowlid Al Nabawi (Birth of the Prophet). May 25 May Revolution Anniversary. Jun 30 Revolution Day. Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 Independence Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Mar 3 National Unity Day. Apr 6 Uprising Day. Apr 11 Al-Mowlid Al Nabawi (Birth of the Prophet). May 25 May Revolution Anniversary. Jun 30 Revolution Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 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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