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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalMiddle East HolidaysCorrection Movement Day Celebrated in Syria
Correction Movement Day Date: November 16Correction Movement Day is a public holiday in Syria. Correction Movement Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Syria as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength of the Syrian culture. The Beginning of Hajj Commemorated in Saudi Arabia
Beginning of Hajj: November 14The beginning of Hajj is a public holiday in Saudi Arabia. Hajj is a famous pilgrimage to Mecca, and every Muslim that has the physical ability and money to do it must do it at least once in their lives. It is the 5th pillar of Islam faith, and it starts on the 7th day of the Dhu al Hijjah, which is the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. The Hajj takes 7 days and finishes by the 13th day of the same month. The dates on the Gregorian calendar change from year to year, and on 2009 it will be from November 25 to December 1. Iran remembers Martyrdom of Iman Ali
Iran Martyrdom of Imam Ali: October 25Iran Observes the Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Iman Ali. This day commemorates the anniversary Imam Ali’s martyrdom at Kufa Mosque. Ali is remembered as the first Imam and Ali was also the first successor of Prophet Muhammad. Israel observes Simchat Torah
Israel Simchat Torah: September 30-31Israel celebrates Simchat Torah as a two day holiday. On the Hebrew calendar, the autumnal holiday of Sukkot is immediately followed by the Shemini Atzeret. Shemini Atzeret is a two-day holiday and the festivities for the Simchat Torah are observed on the second day. The first day of the two day holiday is called “Shemini Atzeret” and the second day is called “Simchat Torah”. According to Halaka, both days are officially Shemini Atzeret, and the liturgy reflects this. Israel celebrates Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Date: October 7Yom Kippur is a public holiday in Israel. The name “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement” and that pretty much explains what the holiday is. It is a day set aside to “afflict the soul,” to atone for the sins of the past year. This day is, essentially, your last appeal, your last chance to change the judgment, to demonstrate your repentance and make amends. Yom Kippur is the most important, the most sacred of any day in the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and or attend synagogue services on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri. In Israel, it is a day when the world stands still. Cars are not allowed on the road. Only the sound of children laughing as they ride their bicycles, the voices of prayer coming from the Beit Knesset. For 24 hours all places of entertainment, all local cable TV does not exist. One day totally free of car horns, telephone calls, email and polluted air. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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