Bahrain Public Holidays

Bahrain Public Holidays 2010

DATE	PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Friday, January 1, 2010	New Year's Day
Friday, February 26, 2010	Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
Saturday, September 11, 2010	Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010	Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Thursday, December 16, 2010	National Day
Tuesday, December 7, 2010	Al-Hijrah (Islamic New Year)
Thursday, December 16, 2010	Ashoura
NOTE: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there are restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. All events listed above are subject to change in dates. Southtravels.com will not bear responsibility for change in dates.