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You should be aware of public holidays in Bahrain at the time of your trip, especially if you are on a business visit. These dates are dependent on the Islamic calendar and change from year to year. The following are the dates for 2004:
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Islamic holidays
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(Dates may vary)
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Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
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Feb 2]
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Al-Hijri (Islamic New Year)
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Feb 22
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Ashoora (Shi'ite days of mourning)
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Mar 2
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Prophet Mohammed's Birthday
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May 2
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Eid Al Fitr (feast after Ramadan)
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Nov 14-16
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Public holidays
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(Fixed dates)
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National Day
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Dec 16
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New Year
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Jan 1
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