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Home  >  World  > Middle East  > Syrian Arab Republic Public Holidays Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 12 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 5 Islamic New Year. Mar 8 Revolution Day. Mar 21 Mothers Day. Apr 17 Independence Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 6 Martyrs’ Day. May 14 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Oct 6 October Liberation War. Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Feb 2 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Islamic New Year. Mar 8 Revolution Day. Mar 21 Mothers Day. Apr 17 Independence Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 2 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 6 Martyrs’ Day. Oct 6 October Liberation War. 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 working hours are 0900-1400. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd. Terms and Conditions apply.