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This is a list of public holidays in Libya. Public holidays | Date | English name | Remarks |
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| 17 February | February 17th Revolution | The start of the Libyan Revolution on 17 February 2011. | | 1 May | Labour Day | Celebrates the achievements of workers. | | 16 September | Martyrs' Day | Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule and those who are killed in the 17 of February revolution. | | 23 October | Liberation Day | Day of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011. | | 24 December | Independence Day | Anniversary of Libyan independence in 1951. |
In addition, the following Muslim holidays, which may take place according to the Islamic Calendar (Hijri year), are observed as public holidays: | Date | English name | Local (Arabic) name | Description |
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| 1st Muharram | Islamic New Year | رأس السنة الهجرية | Islamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year). | | 12th Rabiul Awwal | Birthday of the Prophet | المولد النبوي | Commemorates Muhammad's birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world. | | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shawwal | Little Feast | عيد الفطر | Commemorates end of Ramadan. | | 9th Zulhijjah | Arafat Day | يوم عرفة | | | 10th, 11th, 12th Zulhijjah | Feast of the Sacrifice | عيد الأضحى | Commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 12th). |
See also - Day of Revenge, historical
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