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Libyan Holidays

Libyan Holidays

Various public & national holidays observed in Libya


sitesworld.comDateEnglish nameRemarks
17 FebruaryFebruary 17th RevolutionThe start of the Libyan civil war on 17 February .
1 MayLabour DayCelebrates the achievements of workers.
16 SeptemberMartyr's DayRemembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule and those who are killed in the 17 of February revolution.
23 OctoberLiberation DayDay of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October .
24 DecemberIndependence DayAnniversary of Libyan independence in 1951.sitesworld.com

In addition, the following Muslim holidays, which may take place according to the Islamic Calendar (Hijri year), are observed as public holidays:

sitesworld.comDateEnglish nameLocal (Arabic) nameDescription
1st Muharram Islamic New Yearرأس السنة الهجريةIslamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year ).
12th Rabiul Awwal Prophet Muhammad's birthdayالمولد النبويCommemorates Prophet Muhammad's birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Shawwal Little Feastعيد الفطرCommemorates end of Ramadan.
9th Zulhijjah Arafat Dayيوم عرفة 
10th, 11th, 12th Zulhijjah Feast of the Sacrificeعيد الأضحىCommemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 12th).sitesworld.com