National Holidays in Brunei in 2019
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Lunar New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: National Day
- Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei
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: Israk Mikraj
- Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: First Day of Ramadhan
- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: Nuzul Al-Quran
- Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
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: Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu)
- The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961
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: Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
- The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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: Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday
- Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday
- Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: H.M. The Sultan's Birthday
- Commemorates the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 15 July 1946
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: Hari Raya Aidil Adha
- Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
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: Al-Hijra (in lieu)
- Holiday in substitution for Sunday, 11 August 2019
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: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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