Dates of Significance
Author
Nina Evason,
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National Holidays and Observances
- New Year’s Day – 1st of January
- Syrian Revolution Day – 18th of March
- Mother’s Day – 21st of March
- Independence Day – 17th of April
- Labour Day – 1st of May
- Liberation Day – 8th of December
Muslim Holidays
The exact dates of Islamic observances vary each year following 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 Holidays
Dates may vary for Orthodox Christians.
- Good Friday – Varies each year
- Easter Sunday – Varies each year
- Christmas – 25th of December