Zodiacal lights
Also known as false dawn, zodiacal lights are rare optical phenomena that occur around sunset and sunrise in early spring and late fall.
Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.
Is Kurban Bayram a Public Holiday?
This is a legal holiday for Muslims only. It is not a public holiday for the general population, so schools and most businesses are open.
Qurbani Cattle market in Bangladesh.
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About Kurban Bayram
Read more about Kurban Bayram.Kurban Bayram Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Sep 24 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2016 | Tue | Sep 13 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | Sep 2 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Aug 22 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 10 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Jun 29 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Kurban Bayram | Optional holiday |
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