Maulidur Rasul /Prophet's Anniversary (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Birthday of the Prophet, Mohammed. For nine days there are Parties with fairs, feasting, and parades. Stories are told about how the mountains danced when Mohammed was born, and sang, There is no god but Allah. The trees answered, And Mohammed is his Prophet.
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Ascension of Mohammed
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Thursday february 8, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :
Chinese New Year
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Saturday february 10, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Sunday february 11, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Monday february 12, 2024
Secular holiday :
Sultan Installation's Anniversary
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Monday march 4, 2024
Secular holiday :
Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday march 11, 2024
cards/flowers :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday march 13, 2024
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday march 24, 2024
School holidays :
Nuzul al Qu'ran - Revelation of the Quran (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday march 28, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : Revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad,