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On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
Is Kurman Ait a Public Holiday?
Kurman Ait is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.
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About Kurman Ait
Read more about Kurman Ait.Kurman Ait Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 9 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jul 11 | Day off for Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Kurman Ait | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Day off for Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Kurman Ait (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
