Prophet Mohammed's Birthday - a Muslim festival celebrated with a public holiday in November. Diwali Festival - is the annual Hindu Festival of Lights, when Hindu homes are decorated. The Fiji Visitors Bureau publishes an annual calendar of events which is available from all Fiji Visitors Bureau offices around the world. Camping Camping is permitted in various places - Rukuruku, Seashell Cove Resort, Colo I Suva, Nukulau, Taveuni, Savu Savu, Kadavu, Club Masa Resort, Coral Village, Paradise Island, Leleuvia Island and the Yasawa Group. Outer islands in the Fiji group not on the direct phone lines are serviced by a radio telephone system.
Phone cards are also available for local and overseas calls.
Most hotels have direct dialling facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory. Please note that the international country IDD code for Fiji is 679. There are no area codes. There are no dangerous animals or poisonous snakes or spiders in Fiji.