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Syrian Public Holidays
2008
- 1 Jan New Year's Day.
- 10 Jan Islamic New Year.
- 8 Mar Revolution Day.
- 20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the
Prophet).
- 21 Mar Mother's Day.
- 23 Mar Easter.
- 17 Apr Independence Day.
- 28 Apr Orthodox Easter.
- 1 May Labour Day.
- 6 May Martyrs' Day.
- 2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
- 6 Oct October Liberation War.
- 9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the
Sacrifice).
- 25 Dec Christmas Day.
- 29 Dec Islamic New Year.
2009
- 1 Jan New Year's Day.
- 20 Jan Islamic New Year.
- 8 Mar Revolution Day.
- 9 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the
Prophet).
- 21 Mar Mother's Day.
- 12 Apr Easter.
- 17 Apr Independence Day.
- 20 Apr Orthodox Easter.
- 1 May Labour Day.
- 6 May Martyrs' Day.
- 21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
- 6 Oct October Liberation War.
- 28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the
Sacrifice).
- 25 Dec Christmas Day.
- 29 Dec Islamic New Year.
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.
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