Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Kurban Khait (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. Mar 20-22 Navrus. Apr 21 Prophet’s Birthday. May 1 Labour Day. May 9 Day of Memory and Respect. Sep 1 Independence Day. Nov 3-5 Ramadan Khait (End of Ramadan). Nov 18 Flag Day. Dec 8 Constitution Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Kurban Khait (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. Mar 20-22 Navrus. May 1 Labour Day. Apr 11 Prophet’s Birthday. May 9 Day of Memory and Respect. Sep 1 Independence Day. Oct 24-26 Ramadan Khait (End of Ramadan). Nov 18 Flag Day. Dec 8 Constitution Day.
Note
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. For further information, consult the World of Islam appendix.
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