Ashura Holidays

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Mohammad1979Active member06 October 2016 08:45:13

Hi Friends

Does Bahrain Government declared Ashura Holidays for public and private sectors? we are hearing different opinions as some say it is 10, 11 & others say it is 11 & 12.

Does anyone has any confirmation? plz share so that we can plan our vacation

Thanks

logicalindianBahrain Expert06 October 2016 08:55:48

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There is no official announcement yet.

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drsafdarNew member06 October 2016 09:55:12

Public Holidays 2016

Date Day Holiday
1 Jan Fri New Year's Day
1 May Sun Labour Day
6 Jul Wed Eid al-Fitr Holiday
7 Jul Thu Eid al-Fitr Holiday
8 Jul Fri Eid al-Fitr Holiday
12 Sep Mon Eid al-Adha /
Feast of Sacrifice
13 Sep Tue Eid al-Adha /
Feast of Sacrifice Holiday
14 Sep Wed Eid al-Adha /
Feast of Sacrifice Holiday
2 Oct Sun Islamic New Year
11 Oct Tue Ashura
12 Oct Wed Ashura

11 Dec Sun The Prophet's Birthday
16 Dec Fri Bahrain National Day
17 Dec Sat Bahrain National Day

This i copied from a website about Bahrain public holidays.

Mohammad1979Active member06 October 2016 10:06:36

Thanks but it is again subject to Arabic calendar and governments official declaration

logicalindianBahrain Expert06 October 2016 11:55:09

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Hi,

Its official now, 11th and 12th.

http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/748737

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