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Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 13-15 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 25 National Day. Feb 26 Liberation Day. Mar 5 Islamic New Year. May 14 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Sep 24 Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Feb 13-15 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Islamic New Year. Feb 25 National Day. Feb 26 Liberation Day. May 2 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Sep 12 Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 14-16 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
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 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 ten days, depending on the region. For more information see the appendix World of Islam.
(b) If a holiday falls on a Friday, a day is given in lieu.
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