Upcoming Public Holidays in Qatar for the Year 2023
Article Title: Calendar Highlights for 2023: National Days, Bank Holidays, and Islamic Festivals
In this article, we provide a summary of significant dates for the year 2023, including national holidays, bank holidays, and Islamic festivals.
National Days and Bank Holidays
- The 18th of December marks National Day. No new dates for national holidays or festivals were mentioned in the latest updates.
- January 1st is observed as New Year's Day, and February 14 is designated as National Sports Day.
- On March 5, 2023, Sunday will be a bank holiday, while no new bank holidays were announced in the recent updates.
Islamic Festivals
The confirmed dates for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2023 are as follows:
- Eid al-Fitr 2023 was expected to be celebrated on either Friday, April 21, 2023, or Saturday, April 22, 2023, depending on the moon sighting.
- Unfortunately, no explicit confirmation is found for 2023's Eid al-Adha date in the current search results. However, according to the known pattern and Islamic calendar calculations, Eid al-Adha in 2023 would have been around the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which generally falls about 70 days after Eid al-Fitr.
Potential dates for Eid al-Adha in 2023 are June 29, while the tentative dates for Eid al-Fitr are April 22, 23, and 24. If you need precise historical confirmation for Eid al-Adha 2023, those are usually available through local Islamic authorities or detailed moon sighting records.
Astronomical Events
- The December Solstice occurred on the 22nd of December, marking the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The June Solstice will take place on the 21st of June, marking the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The March Equinox occurred on the 21st of March, while the September Equinox will take place on the 23rd of September, marking the equal division of day and night across the Earth.
This article was last updated on January 20, 2023, and no new advertisements were present in this paragraph.
Although primarily focusing on national days, bank holidays, Islamic festivals, and astronomical events, it's worth noting that there seems to be a connection between sports and lifestyle on National Sports Day (February 14th) and home-and-garden enthusiasts might find interest in the various holiday decorations or themes applied during these celebrated days. Furthermore, the potential date for Eid al-Fitr (22nd, 23rd, or 24th April) could potentially influence lifestyle and home-decor choices for families preparing for the festivities.
