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Holiday Calendar for Bahrain
The official holidays in Bahrain are generally the same as those observed in most Muslim countries, but Bahrain’s island location has made it unique among Persian Gulf states. 
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Help us National traditions, public holidays and notable observances for 2024-2025 year
September 2024
Sunday 15 September - The Prophet's Birthday or Mawleed al Nabi (or Mawlid al-Nabi. There is not a single verse in the Qur'an OR a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) forbidding the celebration of Prophet's birthday)
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
Monday 13 January - Father's Day in some Islamic countries (Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Mauritania is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Rajab)
March 2025
Friday 21 March - Mother's Day in most of the Arab world (Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen)
May 2025
June 2025
Thursday 5 June - The Day of Arafah (is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar)
Thursday 26 June - Muslim New Year (The Islamic New Year, also known as Arabic New Year, Muharram or Hijri New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new Hijri year)
July 2025
Saturday 5 July - Ashura (is a major festival for Shia Muslims and commemorates the martyrdom at Karbala of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet)
Some bahraini traditions
Bahraini cuisine typically features fish, shrimp, meat, rice, and dates.
Coffee shops are popular meeting places, and coffee is offered as a sign of hospitality.
Throughout the country artisans engage in gold working, textile making and tinsmithing.
There is a rich folk music culture, and fidjeri, songs once sung by pearl divers, are still heard.
Football is the most popular modern sport, while horse racing remains a national pastime.
Coffee shops are popular meeting places, and coffee is offered as a sign of hospitality.
Throughout the country artisans engage in gold working, textile making and tinsmithing.
There is a rich folk music culture, and fidjeri, songs once sung by pearl divers, are still heard.
Football is the most popular modern sport, while horse racing remains a national pastime.
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