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National Public Holidays - 2010 |
- January 01 New Year’s Day
- January 26 Liberation Day
- March 08 International Women’s Day
- April 02 Good Friday
- April 05 Easter Monday
- May 01 Labour Day
- June 03 Martyrs’ Day
- June 09 National Heroes’ Day
- October 09 Independence Day
- September 11 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) (see note)
- November 17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) (see note)
- December 25 Christmas Day
- December 26 Boxing 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.
Src: World Travel Guide.net
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