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Easter Week Portugal
PortugalPublic holidays

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Easter Week Portugal

Portugal’s Easter Week, or Holy Week, is the deeply spiritual period leading up to Easter, recalling key events from Christ’s entry into Jerusalem through the Passion and Holy Saturday. Braga is particularly associated with solemn religious observances, including the dramatic Ecce Homo procession by torchlight. Elsewhere in Portugal, visitors may encounter church ceremonies, passion plays, incense and sacred music, with processions forming an important part of the atmosphere. As a Christian observance, Holy Week follows a movable calendar, so dates vary each year. Check current official dates and local arrangements before planning your visit.

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Eid Al Fitr Morocco
MoroccoPublic holidays

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Eid Al Fitr Morocco

Eid al-Fitr in Morocco marks the end of Ramadan, the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic lunar calendar. The celebration traditionally opens with communal prayer, followed by visits to relatives, gifts and shared meals. In Morocco, Islamic observance is interwoven with local cultural heritage: visitors may encounter a festive atmosphere in medinas and city squares, special markets, traditional music and joyful gatherings, with family tables featuring dishes such as pastilla, also known as b’stilla. Customs and public arrangements can vary, so check current official dates and local arrangements before planning your visit.

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Eid Al Fitr UAE
United Arab EmiratesPublic holidays

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Eid Al Fitr UAE

Eid al-Fitr in the United Arab Emirates marks the end of Ramadan, the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, and begins the Islamic month of Shawwal. Across the country, the three-day celebration brings communal prayers, visits with relatives, gift-giving, charitable acts and shared festive meals. Visitors may see colorful lights and decorations, while shopping malls, parks and public spaces offer seasonal entertainment. Respectful observation is welcome, but prayer services and family gatherings are primarily religious and private occasions. Because Eid follows the lunar Islamic calendar, its Gregorian timing changes each year; check current official dates and local arrangements before planning your visit.

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Nyepi Balinese New Year
IndonesiaPublic holidays

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Nyepi Balinese New Year

Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence, is the Balinese Hindu New Year, observed each Isakawarsa according to the Balinese calendar. The observance centers on silence, fasting, meditation, and self-reflection; the following day is celebrated as New Year’s Day. On the preceding Pangrupukan, communities traditionally parade ogoh-ogoh—large sculptures representing human evil or negativity—and burn them afterward as a symbol of removing those traits. Visitors may witness striking sculpture traditions before the quiet observance begins, but Nyepi itself is a time for stillness and respect rather than sightseeing. Check current official dates and local arrangements before travelling, as the calendar does not follow a fixed Gregorian date.

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