Arafat Day marks the second day of the annual Hajj (the Muslim pilgrimage). The holiday takes place the day before the start of Eid Al Adha. The date of Arafat is , but is expected to fall on July 29, which is a Wednesday.
July 30 – Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha is the celebration of sacrifice. It honours Prophet Ibrahim, and his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail for Allah – his son is willing to oblige, before Allah sent his angel Jibra’il, to inform Prophet Ibrahim that he has already accepted the sacrifice from his heart.
To mark this occasion, goats are sacrificed and divided into three parts: one part for the family, one part for relatives, and one part for the poor. The three-day holiday is expected to begin on Thursday, July 30.
In 2020 the Islamic New Year is expected to fall on August 23, which will be a Sunday. This could possibly also be another long weekend. However, the official date of the holiday is .
October 29 – Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) Birthday
The birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, of the Hijri calendar. This day falls on October 29, which will be a Thursday. This holiday also will be .
