ARTICLE · 21 JANUARY 1998

Official Holidays and Working Hours in The Sudan

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OFFICIAL & RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS:

Christams Day: December 25

Al-Israa wa Al-Miraj: Rajab 27(Islamic calendar)

Independance day: January 1

Al-Fiter Feast: Shawal 1(Islamic calendar)

Jasmine day: April 15

Al-Adha Feast: Thu Al-Hijaa 10(Islamic calendar)

Islamic New Year: Muharam 1(Islamic calendar)

Revolution day: July 30

Prophet Mohammad Birthday: Rabi Al-Awal 12(Islamic calendar)

WORKING HOURS (GMT +3):

Saturday-Wed: 8:00-4:30

Thursday: 8:00-1:00

Friday: Off

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