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Public Holidays

Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Jul 1 Independence Day. Jul 4 Liberation Day. Aug 15 Assumption Day. Sep 25 Republic Day. Oct 26 Armed Forces’ Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. May 1 Labour Day. Jul 1 Independence Day. Jul 4 Liberation Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Sep 25 Republic Day. Oct 26 Armed Forces’ Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Nov 14-16 Eid al-Fitr (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 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.


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