query: what are the holidays of islam?

title: Islamic holidays

text: Islamic holidays There are two official holidays in Islam: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting during daylight hours), and Muslims usually give zakat (charity) on the occasion which begins after the new moon sighting for the beginning of the month of Shawal. The Eid al-Fitr celebration begins with prayers the morning of the 1st of Shawal, and is followed by breakfast, and often celebratory meals throughout the day. Eid Al-Adha is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the month during which the Hajj (pilgrimage) takes place,

title: Islamic holidays

text: vary slightly from those given, and may also vary by country. See Islamic calendar. Islamic holidays There are two official holidays in Islam: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting during daylight hours), and Muslims usually give zakat (charity) on the occasion which begins after the new moon sighting for the beginning of the month of Shawal. The Eid al-Fitr celebration begins with prayers the morning of the 1st of Shawal, and is followed by breakfast, and often celebratory meals throughout the day. Eid Al-Adha is celebrated on the

title: Islam in Guyana

text: Middle East and other parts of the greater Muslim world. In 1998, Guyana joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The Islamic holidays of Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr and Mawlid (the birthday of Muhammad) are nationally recognized in Guyana. The dates for these holidays vary according to the Islamic calendar. As with most South American countries, Islam spread to Guyana through the transtlantic slave trade. Mandingo and Fulani Muslims were brought from West Africa to work as slaves in Guyana's sugar plantations. However, the oppressive conditions of slavery in the colony led the practice of Islam to essentially disappear until 1838

title: Islam in Liberia

text: country. Younger Liberian Muslims, particularly in the cities along the coast, tend to be more secular but still practice Islam in everyday life. In rural areas, Liberian Muslims are more conservative in dressing modestly, performing prayers and attending religious studies. The practice of Islam in Liberia has been compared to Islam common in Senegal and Gambia, with strong orientation toward Sufism. The major Islamic holidays, Eid el Fitr, Ramadan and Eid al Adha, called Tabaski Day, are celebrated annually in Liberia. People have begun to go on Hajj to Mecca in recent years. Joint English-Arabic language, Quranic, and Muslim universities

title: Islam in Kyrgyzstan

text: notably the hijab, niqab and burka. The state recognizes two Muslim feast days as official holidays: Eid ul-Fitr ("Öröz Ayt"), which ends Ramadan, and Eid ul-Adha ("Kurban Ayt"), which commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. The country also recognizes Orthodox Christmas as well as the traditional Persian festival of Nowruz. Islam in Kyrgyzstan The vast majority of people in Kyrgyzstan are Muslims; as of 1997, 86.3% of the country's population were followers of Islam. Muslims in Kyrgyzstan are generally of the Sunni branch, which entered the region during the eighth century, though there are some Ahmadi Muslims. Most of

title: Islam in Burundi

text: in the Burundian genocides and ethnic violence since independence. The Republic of Burundi is officially secular but several Muslim festivals, including Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, are celebrated as national holidays alongside Christian observances. Despite being only a small proportion of the national population, Muslims are represented in senior positions in Burundian politics and society, especially since the end of the Burundian Civil War. Islam in Burundi Islam is a minority religion in Burundi where approximately 90 percent of the national population are followers of Christianity. Between 2–5 percent of the population identifies as Muslim, according to a 2010 estimate

title: Public holidays in Niger

text: Public holidays in Niger The government and people of Niger observe twelve official public holidays. These include international commemorations, the commemoration of important dates in the history of Niger, and religious holidays. Both Christian and Muslim holidays are observed as official public holidays. While the former colonial power, France, instituted Christian observances, the vast majority of Nigeriens are Muslim. Because Muslim holiday are dependent on the Islamic calendar, and—like Christian Easter—move from year to year. Some Muslim holidays are also dependent upon astronomical sightings (e.g.: the observance of moonrise for Ramadan). National commemorations and secular international holidays are fixed on

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: Jewish holidays are Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah. Passover and Yom Kippur in addition to Rosh Hashannah and Hanukkah are recognized as an optional state level holiday in Texas All Jewish holidays start the night before, as that is when the Jewish day begins. According to various sources, the major holidays of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha have been recognized in the United States. Awareness of these holidays can be found in calendars published by major calendar manufacturers. According to Al-Jazeera, schools in New York and Michigan (mainly Dearborn) may begin to close in observance of all Muslim

title: What We Did on Our Holidays

text: Casal, of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, later listed "What We Did on Our Holidays" as one of his favourite albums of all time. What We Did on Our Holidays What We Did on Our Holidays (released as Fairport Convention in the United States) is the 1969 second album by the band Fairport Convention. It was their first album to feature singer-songwriter Sandy Denny, whose "haunting, ethereal vocals gave Fairport a big boost", according to Richie Unterberger. The album also showed a move towards the folk rock for which they became noted, including tracks later to become perennial favourites such

title: Islam: What the West Needs to Know

text: Islam. The "Chicago Tribune"s reviewer, Michael Phillips, describes it as a "deadly dull anti-Islam propaganda piece". The "Washington City Paper"s reviewer, Louis Bayard, argues that "If [the directors] Davis and Daly had a little imagination, they might see that the devil they’re chasing isn't Islam but fundamentalism, which assumes many forms." Islam: What the West Needs to Know Islam: What the West Needs to Know is a 2006 documentary film produced by Quixotic Media. It features discussions using passages from religious texts and includes commentaries by Robert Spencer, Serge Trifkovic, Bat Ye'or, Abdullah Al-Araby, and Walid Shoebat. The film premiered

title: What We Did on Our Holidays

text: What We Did on Our Holidays What We Did on Our Holidays (released as Fairport Convention in the United States) is the 1969 second album by the band Fairport Convention. It was their first album to feature singer-songwriter Sandy Denny, whose "haunting, ethereal vocals gave Fairport a big boost", according to Richie Unterberger. The album also showed a move towards the folk rock for which they became noted, including tracks later to become perennial favourites such as "Fotheringay" and the song traditionally used to close live concerts, "Meet on the Ledge". Following the departure of Judy Dyble, the band conducted

title: Nothing like the Holidays

text: of 10. The site's consensus states: "The performances are the strength of Nothing Like the Holidays, a rather ordinary holiday comedy with a latin twist." The film opened at #7 at the North American box office making $3,531,664 USD in its opening weekend. The film score was created by deejay/producer Paul Oakenfold and co-written and arranged with composer Michael J McEvoy. Nothing like the Holidays Nothing Like the Holidays is a 2008 film about a Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in Chicago facing what may be their last Christmas together. It was directed by Alfredo

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: will have very few customers that day. The labor force in the United States comprises about 62% (as of 2014) of the general population. In the United States, 97% of the private sector businesses determine what days this sector of the population gets paid time off, according to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management. The following holidays are observed by the majority of US businesses with paid time off: This list of holidays is based off the official list of federal holidays by year from the US Government. The holidays however are at the discretion of employers

title: Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)

text: Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming) "Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)" is a song by American recording artist Melanie Thornton. It was written by Thornton, Mitchell Lennox, Julien Nairolf, Ben Naftali, Terry Coffey, Jon Nettlesbey, Rich Airis, and Scott Temper and produced by Lennox and Nairolf. The song was also featured in a Coca-Cola Christmas promotional campaign. It was released as a single two days after the death of Melanie Thornton in the crash of Crossair Flight 3597. On November 17, 2013, British singer Joe McElderry released a cover of the song as a single. The single was originally intended to

title: Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)

text: be released on November 18, 2013, however, it was released the day before in the UK and on November 15, 2013 in Ireland. Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming) "Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)" is a song by American recording artist Melanie Thornton. It was written by Thornton, Mitchell Lennox, Julien Nairolf, Ben Naftali, Terry Coffey, Jon Nettlesbey, Rich Airis, and Scott Temper and produced by Lennox and Nairolf. The song was also featured in a Coca-Cola Christmas promotional campaign. It was released as a single two days after the death of Melanie Thornton in the crash of Crossair Flight 3597.

title: Islam: What the West Needs to Know

text: Islam: What the West Needs to Know Islam: What the West Needs to Know is a 2006 documentary film produced by Quixotic Media. It features discussions using passages from religious texts and includes commentaries by Robert Spencer, Serge Trifkovic, Bat Ye'or, Abdullah Al-Araby, and Walid Shoebat. The film premiered at the American Film Renaissance Festival in Hollywood on January 15, 2006, and had a limited theatrical release in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta in summer 2006. While some reviewers have had a positive reception to the film, others have criticised the film as being inaccurate, simplistic, biased and propagandist against

title: Lists of holidays

text: Lists of holidays Lists of holidays by various categorization. "In the order of the Wheel of the Year:" The Christian Patronal feast days or 'name days' are celebrated in each place's patron saint's day, according to the Calendar of saints. The following holidays are observed to some extent at the same time during the Southern hemisphere's summer, with the exception of Winter Solstice. Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, around the world, but are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. Other secular holidays not observed internationally: These are holidays that are not

title: Lists of holidays

text: traditionally marked on calendars. These holidays are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some are designed to promote a cause, others recognize historical events not recognized officially, and others are "funny" holidays, generally intended as humorous distractions and excuses to share laughs among friends. Lists of holidays Lists of holidays by various categorization. "In the order of the Wheel of the Year:" The Christian Patronal feast days or 'name days' are celebrated in each place's patron saint's day, according to the Calendar of saints. The following holidays are observed to some extent at the same time during the Southern hemisphere's

title: Barenaked for the Holidays

text: albums on reusable media. Their next album "Barenaked Ladies Are Me" was also released on USB flash drive, as were subsequent live recordings. The song "Hanukkah Blessings" was released on the "Rock Band" music store on December 23, 2008. Former member Steven Page later admitted that the album was not his idea, and that a holiday themed album was not what he wanted to do following "Everything to Everyone". Barenaked Ladies Additional personnel Production Barenaked for the Holidays Barenaked for the Holidays is a holiday-themed studio album released by Canadian band Barenaked Ladies on October 5, 2004. The album includes

title: Public holidays in the Republic of the Congo

text: Public holidays in the Republic of the Congo The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur: New Year's Day, Easter, Labor Day, Independence Day, All Saints' Day and Christmas Day are widely recognized and celebrated holidays. The other holidays listed are officially recognized by the government's Department of Labor (Direction Départementale du Travail) and are granted to government workers; the government requires that businesses operating in the country also recognize them, though employees, if even familiar with

text: them, tend to prefer working as usual (with government-mandated overtime wages) on those days. Public holidays in the Republic of the Congo The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur: New Year's Day, Easter, Labor Day, Independence Day, All Saints' Day and Christmas Day are widely recognized and celebrated holidays. The other holidays listed are officially recognized by the government's Department of Labor (Direction Départementale du Travail) and are granted to government workers; the government requires that

title: Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland

text: Irish law. Schedule 2 of the Act specifies the nine public holidays to which employees in Ireland are entitled to receive time off work, time in-lieu or holiday pay depending on their terms of employment. Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland These are the public holidays observed in Ireland. Public holidays in Ireland (as in other countries) may commemorate a special day or other event, such as Saint Patrick's Day or Christmas Day. On public holidays (sometimes incorrectly referred to as bank holidays - a colloquialism), most businesses and schools close. Other services, for example, public transport, still operate

text: Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland These are the public holidays observed in Ireland. Public holidays in Ireland (as in other countries) may commemorate a special day or other event, such as Saint Patrick's Day or Christmas Day. On public holidays (sometimes incorrectly referred to as bank holidays - a colloquialism), most businesses and schools close. Other services, for example, public transport, still operate but often with reduced schedules. The nine public holidays in Ireland each year are as follows: Note that where a public holiday falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, or possibly coincides with another public

title: Islam in Gabon

text: Islam in Gabon Six percent of the population of Gabon practice Islam, according to a 2012 estimate. Most follow Sunni Islam. Eighty to ninety percent of the Muslims are foreigners. Islamic, Catholic and Protestant denominations operate primary and secondary schools in Gabon. These schools are required to register with the Ministry of Education, which is charged with ensuring that these religious schools meet the same standards required for public schools. The government does not contribute funds to private schools, whether religious or secular. The Gabonese Government celebrates some Christian and Muslim holy days as national holidays. These include Easter Sunday

title: The Holidays

text: of the album, the band toured Australia over March and also continuing into June/July. The Holidays The Holidays are an Australian indie pop/soul band. Formed in Sydney in 2006, the band consists of Simon Jones, Will Magnus, Alex Kortt and Andrew Kerridge. Their debut album "Post Paradise" was nominated for an Australian Music Prize. The Holidays formed in late 2006 and quickly established themselves in the Sydney music scene as an upbeat, energetic addition. Simon Jones and Will Magnus had attended high school together, previously playing in cover bands in their schools' band competition. They were often up against the

title: The Holidays

text: The Holidays The Holidays are an Australian indie pop/soul band. Formed in Sydney in 2006, the band consists of Simon Jones, Will Magnus, Alex Kortt and Andrew Kerridge. Their debut album "Post Paradise" was nominated for an Australian Music Prize. The Holidays formed in late 2006 and quickly established themselves in the Sydney music scene as an upbeat, energetic addition. Simon Jones and Will Magnus had attended high school together, previously playing in cover bands in their schools' band competition. They were often up against the band Roger Explosion in these competitions, who went on to become the Australian electropop

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: Christianity to Islam, as well as racial diversity where various ethnic holidays such as St. Patrick's Day, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Mardi Gras, and Cinco de Mayo are celebrated by individuals in the workplace, as a matter of best practice. In light of recent race issues in the United States, many municipalities both at the city and state levels have begun celebrating Malcolm X Day and Rosa Parks Day in addition to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to embrace the mostly disenfranchised African American community in the form of festivals and parades if not done as a legal public holiday. Illinois and

title: Holidays in the Axis of Evil

text: Holidays in the Axis of Evil Holidays in the Danger Zone: Holidays in the Axis of Evil is a two part travel documentary on all of the countries in U.S. President George W. Bush's "Axis of evil", part of the "Holidays in the Danger Zone" series, produced and broadcast by BBC Correspondent (now "This World"). Written and presented by Ben Anderson, the series was first broadcast on 31 January 2003 from 2250 GMT on BBC Four. In the series, Anderson visits the 6 nations in U.S. President George W. Bush's "Axis of evil". They are all accused of harboring terrorists

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: removed from California's education holiday calendar in 2009. Florida's laws separately defines "paid holidays" versus "legal holidays", which does not have any obligation to include as "paid holidays". Florida's laws separate the definitions between paid versus legal holidays. The following list shows only the legal holidays that were not defined as "paid holidays": Texas has three types of state holidays: those on which all state offices are closed, and "partial staffing" and "optional" holidays on which offices are open but with reduced staffing. The following days are full holidays where all state offices are closed: Texas law designates that the

title: Public holidays in the United Kingdom

text: any bank holidays or public holidays that are taken). Notes: Most bank holidays are not recognised in Scotland, as public holidays are generally determined by local authorities across Scotland. Some of these may be taken in lieu of statutory holidays while others may be additional holidays, although many companies, including Royal Mail, do not follow all the holidays listed below, and many swap between English and local holidays. Since Easter 1996 the Scottish clearing banks have harmonised the days on which they are closed with those in England and Wales and are therefore closed on Easter Monday and the last

title: Public holidays in the United Kingdom

text: Public holidays in the United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, public holidays are days on which most businesses and non-essential services are closed, although an increasing number of retail businesses (especially the larger ones) do open on some of the public holidays. There are restrictions on trading on Sundays and Christmas Day in England and Wales and on New Year's Day and Christmas Day in Scotland. Legally defined holidays, analogous to "public holidays" in many other countries, are usually called bank holidays in the United Kingdom, but can also be referred to as "public holidays"; strictly, however, "public holidays" refer

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: 1968 (effective 1971), official holidays are observed on a Monday, except for New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While all current federal holidays have also been made public holidays in all 50 states for federal organizations, each state is not bound to observe the holidays on the same dates as the federal holidays. Many states also have additional holidays that are not observed by the federal government. Many businesses likewise observe certain holidays as well, which are also not mandated by any government agency. A list of "recommended diversity holidays" recognizes many cultures that range from

title: Islam in Malaysia

text: the defender of the faith in the country. Various Islamic holidays such as Muhammad's birthday have been declared national holidays alongside Christmas, Chinese New Year and Deepavali. The draft Constitution of Malaysia did not specify an official religion. This move was supported by the rulers of the nine Malay states, who felt that it was sufficient that Islam was the official religion of each of their individual states. However, Justice Hakim Abdul Hamid of the Reid Commission which drafted the constitution came out strongly in favour of making Islam the official religion, and as a result the final constitution named

title: Public holidays in the Netherlands

text: this proposition say that there are enough national holidays as it is. Schools are allowed to give additional days off anyway. Public holidays in the Netherlands The Netherlands has the second lowest number of public holidays in the world. The holidays in the Netherlands are: Good Friday ("Goede Vrijdag" in Dutch) is a not an official public holiday, though most schools are closed. Some public offices are closed, but shops and commercial offices like banks are open. Saint Nicholas' Eve (the eve of Sinterklaas, also called "Sinterklaasavond" or "Pakjesavond") on 5 December is not a national holiday, however it is

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial published in October 1879 in the theosophical magazine "The Theosophist." It was compiled by Helena Blavatsky and it was included the 2nd volume of the "Blavatsky Collected Writings." Arnold Kalnitsky wrote in his thesis that in this article "we find a rather expansive statement of... [Blavatsky's] thoughts at that moment about the status of the movement, the Theosophical Society, its objectives, and the issues it was confronting." He wrote that the article begins with a question whether the Theosophists "are they what they claim to be": researchers of the

title: Public holidays in the United Kingdom

text: areas in Scotland did not have Monday 4 June as a holiday. Public holidays in the United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, public holidays are days on which most businesses and non-essential services are closed, although an increasing number of retail businesses (especially the larger ones) do open on some of the public holidays. There are restrictions on trading on Sundays and Christmas Day in England and Wales and on New Year's Day and Christmas Day in Scotland. Legally defined holidays, analogous to "public holidays" in many other countries, are usually called bank holidays in the United Kingdom, but can

title: Nothing like the Holidays

text: Nothing like the Holidays Nothing Like the Holidays is a 2008 film about a Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in Chicago facing what may be their last Christmas together. It was directed by Alfredo De Villa, written by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, and Alison Swan, and features an ensemble cast. The film was released on December 12, 2008. At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a group of Marines have just returned to the US from Iraq. As the Marines leave, one Marine remains and makes his way towards the exit. The Marine's name is Jesse Rodriguez

title: Criticism of Islam

text: Islam and the Islamic world. He has addressed issues including the rise of militant Islam, the veiling of women, and democracy. Esposito emphatically argues against what he calls the "pan-Islamic myth". He thinks that "too often coverage of Islam and the Muslim world assumes the existence of a monolithic Islam in which all Muslims are the same." To him, such a view is naive and unjustifiably obscures important divisions and differences in the Muslim world. William Montgomery Watt in his book "Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman" addresses Muhammad's alleged moral failings. Watt argues on a basis of moral relativism that Muhammad

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: holidays. In addition to the federal/national holidays, many religious, ethnic, and other traditional holidays populate the calendar, as well as observances proclaimed by officials and lighter celebrations. These are rarely observed by businesses as holidays (Except for Easter and most often also on Good Friday); indeed, many are viewed as opportunities for commercial promotion. Because of this commercialization, some critics apply the deprecatory term "Hallmark holiday" to such days, after the Hallmark greeting card company. Public holidays in the United States The schedule of public holidays in the United States is largely influenced by the schedule of federal holidays but

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: community work depending on the meaning of the holiday. They are however not mandated by any government, agencies, whether it be federal, state, or local governments. There are no national holidays on which all businesses are closed by law. Federal holidays are only established for certain federally chartered and regulated businesses (such as federal banks), and for Washington, DC All other public holidays are created by the States; most states also allow local jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) to establish their own local holidays. As a result, holidays have not historically been governed at the federal level and federal law does

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: schedule similar to the federal holidays of the United States, with exceptions or additions. The federal holiday schedule mainly benefits employees of government and government regulated businesses. However, this sector only comprises 15% of the working population. At the discretion of the employer, other non-federal holidays such as Christmas Eve and the Day after Thanksgiving are common additions to the list of paid holidays while Columbus Day and Veterans Day are common omissions. Besides paid holidays are festival and food holidays that also have wide acceptance based on sales of goods and services that are typically associated with that holiday.

title: The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam

text: The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam is an essay on Islam by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya religious movement. The original was written in Urdu with the title "Islami Usool ki Falāsifi", in order to be read at the Conference of Great Religions held at Lahore on December 26–29, 1896. It explicitly deals with the following five broad themes with detail set by the moderators of the Conference: The subjects of the soul, the threefold reformation of man, what is moral quality? Why the flesh of swine is prohibited, the

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: Halloween and Valentine's Day are such examples of widely celebrated uncompensated holidays. Public holidays had their origins from established federal holidays that were enacted by Congress. They were typically observed on days that have significance for various sectors of American society and are observed at all levels of society including government, the private sector, and are typically derived from the history, religion and the cultures of the US demographics and have changed over time. Observances of holidays are most commonly observed with paid time off, however, many holiday celebrations are done with festivities without time off. Some are observed with

title: Public holidays in the Philippines

text: Sunday will be observed on the Monday that follows, and provided that regular holidays and special days may be modified by order or proclamation. Presidential Proclamations issued subsequent to the promulgation of Republic Act No. 9492 established celebration dates for national holidays and special days, and established new holidays and special days, some nationwide and some local to specified localities. The Labor Code of the Philippines specifies two types of holidays: the "regular holiday" and the "special non-working day". There is a difference in the pay that employers are required to pay between the two type of holidays. There is

title: Public holidays in Slovenia

text: pale green, while work-free days that are not state holidays (coinciding with Catholic religious holidays) are shown in dark green. Not work-free holidays are shown in white. In addition to these, several other holidays are traditionally and popularly celebrated by the people of Slovenia, although not being work-free. The best known are: Public holidays in Slovenia There are two kinds of public holidays in Slovenia - state holidays and work-free days. State holidays are those celebrated by the state. These include official functions and flying the national flag. The latter are actually Catholic religious holidays, which are equivalent to any

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: Chase observes all federal holidays except Columbus Day, while U.S. Bank observes all of them. The New York Stock Exchange also closely follows the federal holidays except for Columbus Day. However, the agency also has extra holidays on the day before Independence Day and Good Friday. In general, most state governments observe the same holidays that the federal government observes. However, while that is true for most states, every state includes and omits holidays to fit the culture relevant to its population. California has separate definitions of "state holidays" which are different from "legal holidays". Lincoln's Birthday (February 12) was

title: Federal holidays in the United States

text: that are not federal holidays. For example, the State of Texas recognizes all federal holidays except Columbus Day, and in addition recognizes the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and the day after Christmas as state holidays. Furthermore, Texas does not follow the federal rule of closing either the Friday before if a holiday falls on a Saturday, or the Monday after if a holiday falls on a Sunday (offices are open on those Fridays or Mondays), but does have "partial staffing holidays" (such as March 2, which is Texas Independence Day) and "optional holidays" (such as Good Friday). Private employers

title: Federal holidays in the United States

text: that fall on a Saturday are observed by federal employees who work a standard Monday to Friday week on the previous Friday. Federal employees who work on Saturday will observe the holiday on Saturday; Friday will be a regular work day. Holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed by federal workers the following Monday. The other holidays always fall on a particular day of the week. Although many states recognize most or all federal holidays as state holidays, the Federal government cannot enact laws to compel them to do so. Furthermore, states can recognize other days as state holidays

title: Public holidays in the Netherlands

text: Public holidays in the Netherlands The Netherlands has the second lowest number of public holidays in the world. The holidays in the Netherlands are: Good Friday ("Goede Vrijdag" in Dutch) is a not an official public holiday, though most schools are closed. Some public offices are closed, but shops and commercial offices like banks are open. Saint Nicholas' Eve (the eve of Sinterklaas, also called "Sinterklaasavond" or "Pakjesavond") on 5 December is not a national holiday, however it is widely celebrated. While Saint Nicholas's traditional "name day" is on 6 December, it is however Saint Nicholas' Eve on 5 December

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: often attracted all sorts of neurotics, hysterics and even madmen: "All organisations which depend on enthusiasm and opposition to conventional opinion suffer from this problem to some degree; Theosophy appears to have been especially prone to it. The permanent residents at Adyar during the 1880s and '90s were typical. A quarrelsome collection of minor English aristocrats, rich American widows, German professors, Indian mystics and hangerson of every description, they were all eager to have their say, especially during Olcott's prolonged absences, and all ready to quarrel with one another." What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial

title: Public holidays in Finland

text: Public holidays in Finland All official holidays in Finland are established by acts of Parliament. The official holidays can be divided into Christian and non-Christian holidays. The main Christian holidays are Christmas, New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension day, Pentecost, Midsummer Day, and All Saints' Day. The non-Christian holidays are May Day and the Independence Day of Finland. In addition to this all Sundays are official holidays but they are not as important as the special holidays. The names of the Sundays follow the liturgical calendar and they can be categorized as Christian holidays. When, in the late 1960s, the

title: Teletext Holidays

text: Teletext Holidays Teletext Holidays is a British travel company. Teletext Holidays product range features short and long haul beach holidays, city breaks, UK getaways and cruises. The site’s audience represents a wider geographical and socio-economic cross-section of society than other travel websites with people ranging in age from 18 to over-55, making up its core user group. Traditionally a price comparison site working with 15+ suppliers, in January 2014 Teletext Holidays began working solely with Truly Travel. Teletext Holidays’ main competitors are considered to be any other supplier of affordable holidays for UK holidaymakers, with a particular focus on short-haul

title: Public holidays in Canada

text: Public holidays in Canada Public holidays in Canada, known as "statutory holidays", "stat holidays", or simply "stats", consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in Canada at the federal or provincial and territorial levels. While many of these holidays are honoured and acknowledged nationwide, provincial and territorial legislation varies in regard to which are officially recognized. There are five nationwide statutory holidays, and six additional holidays for federal employees. Each of the 13 provinces and territories observes a number of holidays in addition to the nationwide days, but each varies in regard to which

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: would move the observance to either the preceding Friday or following Monday. The statutes require the public schools to include instruction relating to the holidays. In this list of holidays, all schools remain open. While most federal holidays are observed at the state level, some of these holidays are observed with different names, are observed on different days, or completely not observed in some states of the United States. a. For example, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is known officially as "Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day" in Arizona, and New Hampshire, "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E.

title: Public holidays in the Philippines

text: a non-working holiday was formally abolished. Section 26 of the Administrative Code of 1987 specified a list of regular holidays and nationwide special days that did not include July 4. Philippine cities, municipalities, or barangays, often observe one or more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country, these are usually the feasts of the locale's one or more patron saints. Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These are often celebrated with parades, processions, entertainment, and feasting, as well as whatever local customs are traditional. Local holidays for the most part

title: Public holidays in Slovenia

text: Public holidays in Slovenia There are two kinds of public holidays in Slovenia - state holidays and work-free days. State holidays are those celebrated by the state. These include official functions and flying the national flag. The latter are actually Catholic religious holidays, which are equivalent to any Sunday: companies and schools are closed, but there is no official celebration. There are 13 state holidays and additional 4 work-free days in Slovenia. Two of them always fall on Sunday, thus, there are effectively at most 15 days of work-free days in Slovenia. State holidays that are work-free are shown in

title: Public holidays in Taiwan

text: Public holidays in Taiwan The following are considered holidays in Taiwan. Some are official holidays, some are not: The following holidays are also observed on Taiwan, but are not official holidays observed by civil servants of the central government. Some sectors of the workforce may have time off on some of the following holidays such as Labor Day, Armed Forces Day, and Teachers' Day. Before 1949, a number of public holidays were celebrated by certain ethnic minorities in regions within the ROC, which were decided by local governments and entities. Since 1949, these holidays continued to be celebrated by ethnic

title: Home for the Holidays (1995 film)

text: her review for "The New York Times", praised Holly Hunter's performance: "Displaying a dizziness more mannered than the cool, crisp intelligence she shows in "Copycat", Ms. Hunter still holds together "Home for the Holidays" with a sympathetic performance." In his review for the "Boston Globe", Jay Carr praised the film for being "filled with juicy performances that expand resourcefully beyond what we think are going to be their boundaries, the film carries us beyond our expectations. That's what makes it so pleasurable." "USA Today" gave the film three out of four stars and wrote, ""Home" has the usual hellish ritual.

title: What Are Little Boys Made Of?

text: by Roud number What Are Little Boys Made Of? "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" is a popular nursery rhyme dating from the early 19th century. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 821. The author of the rhyme is uncertain, but may be English poet Robert Southey (1774–1843). Here is a representative modern version of the lyrics: <poem> What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? That's what little boys are made of What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? That's what little girls are made of</poem> The

title: What Are Little Boys Made Of?

text: What Are Little Boys Made Of? "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" is a popular nursery rhyme dating from the early 19th century. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 821. The author of the rhyme is uncertain, but may be English poet Robert Southey (1774–1843). Here is a representative modern version of the lyrics: <poem> What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? That's what little boys are made of What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? That's what little girls are made of</poem> The rhyme appears in

title: Public holidays in the United Kingdom

text: many shops reduce their hours further than their normal Sunday routine. However informally on various days in various areas or streets - usually where one religion accounts for most of the population or has a resonance - in Britain other dates are commonly avoided for business opening and treated as local holidays. Bank holidays may be declared in two ways: Unlike the US, where public holidays falling on a Saturday are sometimes observed on the preceding Friday, British bank holidays are always moved to a "later" date, not an earlier one. Although there is no statutory right for workers to

title: The Holidays

text: band Art vs. Science. Within their first year as a band together, The Holidays toured with Jamie T, with The View, with Ben Kweller, and recorded an EP of demos which quickly sold out at gigs and received regular airplay on radio stations both in Australia and in the USA. In November 2007 The Holidays were featured on the Next Crop segment of national youth radio station Triple J, soon followed by their signing with independent Australian record label Liberation Music, in early 2008. The Holidays released their debut EP on 19 April 2008 to positive reviews which was followed

title: The Holidays

text: Herald. Post Paradise won The Age Readers Choice Best Album of 2010, and was the Triple J Feature Album for the week commencing 26 December 2010. The Holidays toured Post Paradise substantially in 2010 and 2011, including shows at SXSW in Austin, Texas, The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK, and Australian festivals including Groovin' the Moo, Laneway Festival and Splendour in the Grass. The Holidays' current live show incorporates a fifth touring member, David Zucker as percussionist, as well occasional backing vocalists. On 21 February 2014, The Holidays released their second sophomore record, "Real Feel". Coinciding with the release

title: Satanic holidays

text: Satanic holidays Satanic holidays have been described by both Satanists and by Christian authors, as well as by historians of witchcraft, who in turn relied on Christian accounts. In "The Satanic Bible", Satanist Anton LaVey writes that "after one's own birthday, the two major Satanic holidays are Walpurgisnacht and Halloween ". Other holidays are the two solstices and the two equinoxes. Five to six weeks after each of the solstices and equinoxes are the "legendary Satanic revels" (a reference to the cross-quarter days). In the First Satanic Church, an "Annual Black X-Mass Show" is also held every December, hosted by

title: Harry for the Holidays

text: his own "It Must Have Been Ol' Santa Claus" as well as a version of "Blue Christmas" (made famous, as Connick notes before the performance, by Elvis Presley during his 1968 comeback special). An interview with Connick and a trailer for The Happy Elf are also included. Harry for the Holidays Harry for the Holidays is American artist Harry Connick Jr.'s second Christmas album, released in 2003. The album features Connick and his 16 piece Big Band and a full string section. "Harry for the Holidays" was the best-selling holiday album in the United States of 2003 according to sales

title: Public holidays in Iceland

text: Public holidays in Iceland Public holidays in Iceland are established by the act of Parliament ("Alþingi)." The holidays are currently x, two of which are only holidays after noon (although many workers get the whole day off). There are also twelve official flagdays in Iceland, some of which are not public holidays. On a flag day all government buildings fly the flag. Although citizens are not obliged to do it, most people do, if they have a flagpole. Following is a list of public holidays in Iceland: In addition to the public holidays, other special days are celebrated in Iceland,

title: Public holidays in Poland

text: the distinction of national or state holidays. These are normally working days, unless coinciding with a public holiday. The following are holidays declared by parliamentary resolution in Poland. These holidays are declared by a resolution of Sejm. These holidays do not form a part of law in Poland, and consequently are not granted the distinction of national or state holidays. These are normally working days. Public holidays in Poland Holidays in Poland are regulated by the Non-working Days Act of 18 January 1951 (Ustawa z dnia 18 stycznia 1951 o dniach wolnych od pracy; Journal of Laws 1951 No. 4,

title: Public holidays in Botswana

text: Public holidays in Botswana Public holidays in the Botswana are largely controlled by government sector employers who are given paid time off. The government holiday schedule mainly benefits employees of government and government regulated businesses. At the discretion of the employer, other non-federal holidays such as Christmas Eve are common additions to the list of paid holidays. Major Christian holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday are officially observed, leave is permitted for other religious holidays as well. For example, some school children and employees take days off for Muslim holidays, Hindu holidays, or Eastern Orthodox observances according to the

title: Public holidays in Montenegro

text: Public holidays in Montenegro This is a list of public holidays in Montenegro. All State and Other holidays are non-working days. The religious holidays are non-working days for the specific religious communities. "Note:" If the first day of State and Other holidays falls on Sunday, then the next two working days are non-working days. And, If the second day of State and Other holidays falls on Sunday, then the next working day is a non-working day. In addition to the official state, other and religious holidays; many other religious, ethnic, and other traditional holidays populate the calendar. These are rarely

title: Public holidays in Egypt

text: Public holidays in Egypt Public holidays are celebrated by the entire population of Egypt. Holidays in Egypt have many classifications. Some holidays are religious and others are secular, while some can be fixed holidays on the calendar while others are movable. There are four Islamic holidays and two Christian holidays. The national day of Egypt is celebrated on July, 23 which coincides with the annual celebration of the Egyptian revolution of 1952 when the modern republic of Egypt was declared, ending the period of the Kingdom of Egypt. Government offices and ministries in Egypt rest on Fridays of each week.

title: Public holidays in Taiwan

text: groups as such in Taiwan Area only. Public holidays in Taiwan The following are considered holidays in Taiwan. Some are official holidays, some are not: The following holidays are also observed on Taiwan, but are not official holidays observed by civil servants of the central government. Some sectors of the workforce may have time off on some of the following holidays such as Labor Day, Armed Forces Day, and Teachers' Day. Before 1949, a number of public holidays were celebrated by certain ethnic minorities in regions within the ROC, which were decided by local governments and entities. Since 1949, these

title: Traditional Chinese holidays

text: Traditional Chinese holidays The traditional Chinese holidays are an essential part of harvests or prayer offerings. The most important Chinese holiday is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), which is also celebrated in Taiwan and overseas ethnic Chinese communities. All traditional holidays are scheduled according to the Chinese calendar (except the Qing Ming and Winter Solstice days, falling on the respective "Jie qi" in the Agricultural calendar). Traditional holidays are generally celebrated in Chinese speaking regions. For the most part however, only Chinese New Year, Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival are statutory public holidays. This is

title: Public holidays in Bangladesh

text: are subject to change every year based on the lunar calendar. There are fifteen public holidays in Bangladesh. Muslims and non-Muslims have four religious holidays each in addition to the secular seven national holidays. For the Muslims, four major Islamic holidays: Muharram, Mawlid, Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are observed. For the Hindus: Krishna Janmashtami and Durga Puja are celebrated. As for the Christians and Buddhists: Christmas and Vesak (one day each) are celebrated. Public holidays in Bangladesh Bangladesh has numerous public holidays, including national memorial, religious and secular holidays of Bengali origin. The Bengali traditional calendar, known as Banggabda

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: they refused to reply. According to a 2012 survey by the Pew forum, 36 percent of Americans state that they attend services nearly every week or more. The following memorialize the historic Confederate States of America from the American Civil War: According to the National Institutes of Health, about 86% of the population over 18 drinks alcohol recreationally or socially. In the United States, the holidays that are considered the most "festive" are generally regarded as some of the "most drunken holidays." Celebrations usually revolve around barbecues and beer. Although many of these holidays lack any official status, these holidays

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: not govern business opening. Some states restrict some business activities on some holidays. Business closures are mandated on some holidays in some states for certain kinds of businesses by Blue Laws. For example, some businesses cannot open on Thanksgiving Day in some New England states if the businesses operated on more than 5000 square feet of space. The most notable businesses to close on such occasions are car dealerships and establishments selling alcohol. , there were eleven federal holidays in the United States, ten annual holidays and one quadrennial holiday (Inauguration Day). Pursuant to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of

title: Federal holidays in the United States

text: In 1983, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. became the nation's most recently established holiday. Most of the ten U.S. federal holidays are also state holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is usually observed on the closest weekday (e.g. a holiday falling on a Saturday is observed on the preceding Friday, while a holiday falling on a Sunday is observed on the succeeding Monday). The official names came from the laws that define holidays for federal employees. New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day are observed on the same calendar date each year. Holidays

title: Public holidays in India

text: holidays known as local holidays, which are observed at the district level. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) on behalf of the Government of India issues a list of holidays to be observed in central government offices during the year. The list is divided in two parts i.e. Annexure I & Annexure II. Annexure I also known as Gazetted holidays, consists of a list of holidays that are mandatory once decided. This list consists of two parts: It consists of holidays that are observed compulsorily across India. These holidays are: so all the

title: Public holidays in Iceland

text: some of which are official flagdays as well. Public holidays in Iceland Public holidays in Iceland are established by the act of Parliament ("Alþingi)." The holidays are currently x, two of which are only holidays after noon (although many workers get the whole day off). There are also twelve official flagdays in Iceland, some of which are not public holidays. On a flag day all government buildings fly the flag. Although citizens are not obliged to do it, most people do, if they have a flagpole. Following is a list of public holidays in Iceland: In addition to the public

title: Jewish holidays

text: the present time, observance of this day appears to be secular in nature. The Israeli government officially recognizes three traditional holidays of ethnic Jewish communities in Israel. These days are also observed by their respective communities outside Israel. Jewish holidays Jewish holidays, also known as Jewish festivals or Yamim Tovim (, "Good Days", or singular Yom Tov, in transliterated Hebrew []), are holidays observed in Judaism and by Jews throughout the Hebrew calendar. They include religious, cultural and national elements, derived from three sources: Biblical "mitzvot" ("commandments"); rabbinic mandates; Jewish history and the history of the State of Israel. Jewish

title: For the Holidays

text: would be titled "For the Holidays" and would be available in the next ten days. The album was released exclusively on digital format on 22 November 2013. Musically, the album is composed of songs which, according to Detroit, were written all in the prior ten years. As well as several new compositions, the album also includes all six tracks from the "Happy Holiday" and "Holiday 2012" EPs. For the Holidays For the Holidays is the sixth studio album, and first holiday album, by American musician Marcella Detroit, released in April 2013 under Make Zee Records. "For the Holidays" is the

title: Public holidays in Sweden

text: Public holidays in Sweden Public holidays in Sweden () in Sweden are established by acts of Parliament (the "Riksdag"). The official holidays can be divided into Christian and non-Christian holidays. The Christian holidays are "jul" (Christmas). "trettondedag jul" (Epiphany), "påsk" (Easter), "Kristi himmelsfärds dag" (Ascension Day), "pingstdagen" (Pentecost) and "alla helgons dag" (All Saints' Day). The non-Christian holidays are: "nyårsdagen" (New Year's Day), "första maj" (International Workers' Day), "Sveriges nationaldag" (National Day) and "midsommar" (Midsummer); Midsummer is, however, officially also a Christian holiday to celebrate John the Baptist's birthday. In addition to this, all Sundays are official holidays but they

title: Public holidays in Montenegro

text: observed by businesses as non-working days. Public holidays in Montenegro This is a list of public holidays in Montenegro. All State and Other holidays are non-working days. The religious holidays are non-working days for the specific religious communities. "Note:" If the first day of State and Other holidays falls on Sunday, then the next two working days are non-working days. And, If the second day of State and Other holidays falls on Sunday, then the next working day is a non-working day. In addition to the official state, other and religious holidays; many other religious, ethnic, and other traditional holidays

title: Holidays in Wales

text: Holidays in Wales These are the main holidays traditionally celebrated in Wales that are not shared with the rest of the United Kingdom. Except for those that fall at the same time as UK public holidays, none of these holidays are bank holidays. There is, however, much support for the recognition of St David's Day as a bank holiday in Wales, in the same way as St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland, and St Andrew's Day in Scotland. Many of the seasoned festivals originate in the Celtic culture of Wales, as does the manner of their celebration. As recorded in

title: Holidays in Wales

text: winter. A Hallowe'en or Samhain-type festival. 21–22 December: A Winter Solstice or Midwinter festival, a time of festival and drinking, the shortest day of the year. This poetic tradition has been celebrated in eisteddfod, a Welsh word meaning a gathering where people recite verses and sing songs. Holidays in Wales These are the main holidays traditionally celebrated in Wales that are not shared with the rest of the United Kingdom. Except for those that fall at the same time as UK public holidays, none of these holidays are bank holidays. There is, however, much support for the recognition of St

title: Public holidays in Tanzania

text: Public holidays in Tanzania Public holidays in Tanzania are in accordance with the Public Holidays Ordinance (Amended) Act, 1966 and are observed throughout the nation. The Public Holidays Ordinance (Amended) Act, 1966 lists twelve public holidays in its schedule. At present, Tanzania has a total of seventeen public holidays: eight religious holidays, three national holidays, two commemorating the death anniversaries of the inaugural leaders of its constituent states and the remaining four of other national importance. The President of Tanzania may declare additional holidays at his or her discretion, for example, during the general election day. The President of Zanzibar

title: Public holidays in India

text: of holidays which are optional. Each employee is allowed to choose any two holidays from the list of Restricted Holidays. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals draw up a separate list of Restricted Holidays, keeping in mind the occasions of local importance, but the nine occasions left over, after choosing the three variable holidays in para 3.1, are included in the list of restricted holidays. Central Government Organisations, which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments, observe up to 16 holidays per year, including three national holidays, viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as compulsory holidays. The

title: Holidays of Future Passed

text: 2012, "Holidays of Future Passed" was listed by Matt Zoller Seitz of "New York" magazine as one of "Nine Latter-Day "Simpsons" Episodes That Match Up to the Early Classics". He noted that the "reconciliations between Bart and Lisa and their kids are moving." At the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, "Holidays of Future Passed" was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour). A segment of "Holidays of Future Passed" was inspired by a controversy over the growing Islamic influence in the city of Dearborn, Michigan, which has "a significant Muslim

title: Public holidays in Israel

text: Public holidays in Israel "Note: for exact dates in the Gregorian calendar see Jewish holidays 2000-2050." Public holidays in Israel refers to national holidays officially recognized by the Knesset, Israel's parliament. The State of Israel has adopted most traditional religious Jewish holidays as part of its national calendar, while also having established new modern holiday observances since its founding in 1948. Of the religious and modern holidays below, some are bank holidays / federal holidays requiring all schools, government institutions, financial sector, and most retailers in Jewish Israeli society to be closed, while other holidays are marked as days of

title: Public holidays in Thailand

text: Public holidays in Thailand Public holidays in Thailand () are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed to varying degrees throughout the country. All public holidays are observed by government agencies, while the Bank of Thailand regulates bank holidays, which differ slightly from those observed by the government. Private businesses are required by the Labour Protection Act to observe at least 13 holidays per

title: Public holidays in the British Virgin Islands

text: Boxing Day fell on a Sunday, only one day off was given in lieu. An official explanation offered by the Attorney General's department was that because those two days are both "common law holidays" and not statutory holidays, both of them were deferred to the same date - the next Monday. The position taken by the Attorney General was somewhat surprising, as it differed with the common law position expressed to be taken in the United Kingdom. Public holidays in the British Virgin Islands Holidays in the British Virgin Islands are predominantly religious holidays, with a number of additional national

title: Public holidays in Egypt

text: including most universities, are also closed on the Coptic Orthodox date of Epiphany, 19 January. The following days are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, either because the date is fixed relative to the lunar Islamic calendar or (in the case of Sham El Nessim) has no fixed date in any calendar. In order in which they occur: Public holidays in Egypt Public holidays are celebrated by the entire population of Egypt. Holidays in Egypt have many classifications. Some holidays are religious and others are secular, while some can be fixed holidays on the calendar while

title: Public holidays in Armenia

text: Public holidays in Armenia The following is a list of public holidays in Armenia. Per law 16 days are declared as non-working. However, as 8 days from December 31 to January 7 are consecutive , at least two of these will span over weekend days, which are non-working anyways. Official Holidays and remembrance days in Armenia: Other traditional, international and professional holidays, as well as religious holidays, are also celebrating in Armenia. National minorities are also celebrating their national holidays. Government is allowed to swap working and non-working days. It usually makes use of this e.g. declaring Easter Monday (calculated

title: Public holidays in Bhutan

text: Public holidays in Bhutan Public holidays in Bhutan consist of both national holidays and local festivals or "tshechu"s. While national holidays are observed throughout Bhutan, tsechus are only observed in their areas. Bhutan uses its own calendar, a variant of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar. Because it is a lunisolar calendar, dates of some national holidays and most tshechus change from year to year. For example, the new year, Losar, generally falls between February and March. Bhutan has sixteen public holidays. Bhutanese holidays are rooted in the Drukpa Lineage of Kagyu Buddhism, the House of Wangchuck and the Tibetan calendar. Even

title: Public holidays in Canada

text: before or after the holiday. If one of the other holidays falls on a weekend, then your employer must add a holiday with pay to your annual vacation or give you a paid day off at another mutually convenient time. Public holidays in Canada Public holidays in Canada, known as "statutory holidays", "stat holidays", or simply "stats", consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in Canada at the federal or provincial and territorial levels. While many of these holidays are honoured and acknowledged nationwide, provincial and territorial legislation varies in regard to which are

title: Public holidays in the United States

text: are generally observed by the drinking culture for the fact that these holidays revolve around drinking. One measurement of the popularity of these holidays can be measured by the amount of alcohol purchased for the occasion. One particular survey names New Year's Eve as the holiday for which the most alcohol is consumed based on sales. While many holidays are listed, some are generally notable for their drinking requirement while others are known for abstinence. African Americans make up about 12% of the US population. While some customs have come from abroad, many of the customs were developed inside the

title: Public holidays in Israel

text: Jewish Israeli society are shut down during these approximately 25 hours, with some non-Jewish retailers and most non-kosher restaurants still open. Public holidays in Israel "Note: for exact dates in the Gregorian calendar see Jewish holidays 2000-2050." Public holidays in Israel refers to national holidays officially recognized by the Knesset, Israel's parliament. The State of Israel has adopted most traditional religious Jewish holidays as part of its national calendar, while also having established new modern holiday observances since its founding in 1948. Of the religious and modern holidays below, some are bank holidays / federal holidays requiring all schools, government

title: Nation of Islam

text: see Islam as a means by which racial problems could be overcome. He credits his evolving views on Islam and race as a reason for leaving the Nation of Islam and his decision to convert to Sunni Islam. The Nation of Islam teaches that intermarriage or race mixing should be prohibited. This is point 10 of the official platform, "What the Muslims Want", published 1965. Farrakhan nevertheless stated in the Tim Russert interview: Elijah Muhammad taught his followers about a Mother Plane or Wheel, a UFO that was seen and described in the visions of the prophet Ezekiel in the

title: Federal holidays in the United States

text: all states to eventually recognize it. The following list is an example of holidays that have been proposed and have reasons why they are not observed at the federal level today. Some of these holidays are observed at the state level. Federal holidays in the United States In the United States, a federal holiday is an authorized holiday which has been recognized by the US government. Every year on a U.S. federal holiday, non-essential federal government offices are closed, and every federal employee is paid for the holiday. Private-sector employees required to work on a legal holiday may receive holiday

title: Public holidays in Poland

text: to give it the neutral name of "State Holiday". In addition, the 3rd of May was created as Constitution Day. The May holidays (1st, 2nd and 3 May) are called "Majówka" in Polish, a pun made from the May month name (it can be translated as "May-day picnic"). The following are national and state holidays in Poland, although they are normally working days unless declared a public holiday: The following are holidays declared by statute in Poland. These holidays are declared in statute and as such they form a part of law in Poland. However, these holidays are not granted

title: Public holidays in Moldova

text: In addition to the national holidays, cities, communes and cantonal authorities observe the following holidays: Public holidays in Moldova Public holidays in the Republic of Moldova are the celebrated non-working days established by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and valid for the whole territory of the country. Autonomous territorial units Gagauzia and Transnistria, as well cities, communes and cantonal authorities also establish local holidays, which are, however, not non-working days. There are 14 nationally celebrated holidays in the modern Moldova. In the Republic of Moldova, most retail businesses close on New Year's and Independence Day, but remain open