Dates of Significance
Author
Nina Evason,
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The following are significant dates or holidays for Palestinians:
- Labour Day – 1st of May
- Al Nakba Remembrance Day – 15th of May
- Independence Day – 15th of November
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People – 29th of November
Islamic Dates
The precise dates of Muslim holidays, observances, and events vary from year to year based on the Islamic lunar calendar.
- Islamic New Year (Muharram)
- Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid al-Nabi)
- Holy Month of Ramadan
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Feast of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Christian Dates
Family commemorations of Christian events may be organised in the various cities throughout the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. However, public Christian celebrations are mostly held in Bethlehem, Ramallah and East Jerusalem, and not in Gaza.
- Good Friday – Varies each year
- Easter Sunday – Varies each year
- Christmas – 25th of December