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Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 12 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 5 Al-Hijrah (Islamic New Year). Mar 14 Ashura. May 14 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 17 National Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Feb 2 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Al-Hijrah (Islamic New Year). Mar 2 Ashura. May 2 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Nov 14-16 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 17 National 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 are 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 ten days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.
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