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Revolution Day

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:16:24 +0000

In Algeria, the first of November marks the anniversary of the Revolution Day, which instigated the Algerian War of Independence against France.

Independence Day

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:15:42 +0000

The Algerian Independence Day is a national holiday in Algeria that falls on the 5th of July every year. It celebrates the autonomy of Algeria from the French colonization back in 1962.

Amazigh New Year / Yennayer

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:37:14 +0000

The Berber New Year –also known as Amazigh New Year– is a public holiday in Algeria, where businesses and schools are closed. It is celebrated on the first day of Yennayer, which is the first month of the Berber Year.

Yennayer is equivalent to January on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Notwithstanding, the first day of Yennayer coincides with the first day of January on the Julian calendar, whereas on the Gregorian calendar, it marks the 14th of January.

New Year's Day

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:34:38 +0000

New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar.

In pre-Christian Rome under the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church.

Labor Day (May)

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:20:52 +0000

Many countries around the world celebrate Labor Day on the first day of May. However, the date is different in some countries. It is a public holiday dedicated to the celebration of workers’ contribution to the society, and it coincides with the beginning of spring.

Ashura

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:37:12 +0000

Achoura means "Tenth" in the Arabic language. That day corresponds to the peak of the memory of the first month of the Islamic year, Muharram. It is the day of mourning. In the eyes of Shia Muslims, this day honors the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, who was the beloved grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This occurred in the year 61 H (680 AD) during the fierce and ruthless battle of Kerbala.

Achoura is a traditional date that also honors some of the great events of the past, such as the construction of the Kaaba, the birth of Prophet Abraham, and it is also on this date that the ark of Prophet Noah landed.

Eid al-Adha

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:13:13 +0000

Eid al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) is one of the two main Islamic feasts (the other is Eid al-Fitr). This feast falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. This feast is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Abraham's faith by sacrificing animals such as camels, goats and sheep in the path of Allah. The meat obtained from this sacrifice is divided into three portions of which one is for oneself, the other for family and friends and the third for the needy and the poor. The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated if one has made the pilgrimage or not.

Eid al-Fitr

CalendarZ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:57:21 +0000

The happy celebration to mark the end of a beautiful month of Ramadan is known as Eid al-Fitr. The meaning of Fitr is “to break” that illustrates the breaking of the Feast period. Muslims forgive and forgot all past arguments and quarrels and celebrate it together with sweet dishes and other delicious meals.

Mawlid al-Nabi

CalendarZ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:55:56 +0000

At the heart of every Muslim, the day of Mawlid al-Nabi (also spelled Al Mawlid an-Nabiwi) is of particular importance. Mawlid al-Nabi is the celebration of the birth of the last and final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, Muslims get to meditate on the beautiful life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Muharram / Islamic New year

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:12:18 +0000

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the beginning of a new Islamic year that many Muslims consider a cultural event. The Islamic New Year does not matter on the basis of religion. Nevertheless, many Muslims take this opportunity to remember the events of the life of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, some also remember the Hegira of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to the city called Medina.