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Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Death of Amílcar Cabral. Feb 12 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 3 Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti. Sep 24 National Day. Nov 14 Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment. Nov 26-28 Korité (end of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Death of Amílcar Cabral. Feb 2 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 3 Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti. Sep 24 National Day. Nov 14 Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment. Nov 14-16 Korité (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 Korité, 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 Korité itself. Korité and Tabaski 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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