| |
|
|
| |
Home
>
World
> Indian Subcontinent
> Bangladesh
|
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 12 Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 21 Shaheed Day. Mar 5 Islamic New Year. Mar 26 Independence Day. Apr 14 Bangla New Year. May 1 Labour Day. May 14 Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). May 16 Buddha Purnima. Jul 7 Bank Holiday. Aug 15 National Mourning Day (Death of the Father of the Nation). Aug 20 Janamashtami. Oct 5 Durga Puja (Dashami). Oct 12 Shab e-Barat (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 7 National Revolution Day. Nov 22 Shab e-Qadr (Evening of Destiny). Nov 26-28 Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 16 Victory Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing Day. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Feb 2 Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 21 Shaheed Day. Feb 22 Islamic New Year. Mar 26 Independence Day. Apr 14 Bangla New Year. May 1 Labour Day. May 2 Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). May 4 Buddha Purnima. Jul 5 Bank Holiday. Aug 15 National Mourning Day (Death of the Father of the Nation). Sep 6 Janamashtami. Sep 30 Shab-e Barat (Ascension of the Prophet). Oct 22 Durga Puja (Dashami). Nov 7 National Revolution Day. Nov 10 Shab e-Qadr (Evening of Destiny). Nov 14-16 Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 16 Victory Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing Day. 31 Dec New Year’s Eve.
Note: (a) 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 ul-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 are restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid ul-Fitr itself. Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. (b) Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence exactly.
Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd.
Terms and Conditions apply.
|
|
|
|
|
