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New Year's Day

Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

One of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Fitr), this festival falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Makkah. In commemoration of Abraham's faith, sheep, goats and camels are offered to God, and the meat is distributed to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not one is on pilgrimage.

Hegira (Islamic New Year)

Independence Day

Tunisia gained independence from France in 1956.

Youth Day

Martyr's Day

Mouled (Prophet's Anniversary)

In the Islamic calendar, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is marked on the 12th day of Rabi-al-Awwal. Some Muslims acknowledge the day while others don't.

Labour Day

Republic Day

Women's Day

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadam)

One of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Adha), this day celebrates the end of Ramadan, the month of fast. It comes on the first day of the next lunar month, Shawal.

New Era Day

Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice)