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Holidays in Syria |
The main holidays in syria are:
- Jan 1 '99 New Year's Day.
- Mar 8 Revolution Day.
- Mar 21 Mother's Day.
- Apr 17 Independence Day.
- Apr 4 Greek Orthodox Easter.
- Apr 11 Western rite.
- Oct 6 October Liberation War.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day.
- Jan 1 2000 New Year's Day.
- Mar 8 Revolution Day.
- Mar 21 Mother's Day.
- Apr 17 Independence Day.
- Apr 23 Greek Orthodox Easter.
- Apr 30 Western rite.
- Oct 6 October Liberation War.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note: Muslim festivals - those are the most important for the people - are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the Moon and the dates could not be given ahead. 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 section.
- Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
- Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
- Islamic New Year.
- Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
SPECIAL EVENTS: The following is a selection of the major festivals and other special events celebrated annually in Syria.
- Apr '99 Flower Show,
- Latakia. May International Flower Festival, Damascus; Desert Festival, Palmyra.
- Jun Syrian Theatre Festival, held in a different province each year.
- Jul Cotton Festival, Aleppo.
- Aug Friendship Festival, Latakia.
- Aug-Sep International Fair, Damascus.
- Sep Vine Festival, Swaida.
- Oct Festival of Folklore and Music, Bosra.
- Oct/Nov Film and Theatre Festival, Damascus.
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