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Public Holidays


Aug 30, 2011 Eid al‑Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Nov 6, 2011 Eid al‑Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Nov 26, 2011 Al‑Hijrah (Islamic New Year)
Dec 5, 2011 Ashoura
Dec 16, 2011 National Day (2 days)
Jan 1, 2012 New Year's Day
Feb 4, 2012 Birth of the Prophet (Mouloud)

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 10 days, depending on the region.