Eid al-Adha in the Central African Republic
Eid al-Adha, also called the Feast of the Sacrifice or Tabaski, is recognized as an official unpaid holiday in the Central African Republic.[1][2]
Meaning and timing
Eid al-Adha is associated with the story of Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son. It is linked to the Hajj pilgrimage and falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.[3]
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the corresponding Gregorian date shifts from year to year. Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah.[3]
Official status in the Central African Republic
Eid al-Adha has national significance beyond the Muslim community because the government recognizes it as an official holiday. A United States Department of State report states that the government observed Eid al-Adha as an official but unpaid holiday. An earlier report records that the government declared Eid al-Adha a national holiday and added it to the permanent calendar of national holidays.[1][2]
The unpaid classification matters when planning work. Check with an employer or local authority about individual work arrangements.[1]
Observance and practical planning
The holiday has official status and follows the Islamic calendar. Check local arrangements for prayers, meals, animal sharing, regional events or transport before making plans.[1][3]
Eid al-Adha is an official holiday, so check opening hours with government offices and banks before you go. Confirm opening hours directly with banks, shops and transport providers.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in the Central African Republic?
Is it a paid day off?
A Department of State report characterizes it as an official but unpaid holiday. Check your work arrangements with your employer.[1]
When is Eid al-Adha observed?
It falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, so its Gregorian date changes from year to year.[3]
What is open during the holiday?
Eid al-Adha is an official holiday, so check opening hours with government offices and banks before you go. Confirm opening hours with banks, shops and transport providers before travelling.[1]
Sources and references
Sources used for Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) in Central African Republic:
- 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic- United States Department of State
- 2015 International Religious Freedom Report - Central African Republic- United States Department of State
- Eid al-Adha- The National Library of Israel