Holiday Calendar - Afghan & Islamic Holidays
View Afghan national holidays, Islamic holidays, and important dates in Shamsi, Gregorian, and Islamic calendars. All dates are displayed in multiple calendar systems for your convenience.
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About Afghan and Islamic Holidays
Afghanistan observes both national holidays and Islamic religious holidays. National holidays are fixed dates in the Shamsi calendar, while Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar and vary each year. This calendar provides comprehensive information about all major holidays celebrated in Afghanistan.
Afghan National Holidays:
- Nowruz (New Year) - 1st of Hamal (March 21) - The Persian New Year celebration
- Independence Day - 19th of Asad (August 19) - Commemorates Afghanistan's independence
- Victory Day - 8th of Saur (April 28) - Marks the victory of the Mujahideen
- Labour Day - 1st of Saur (May 1) - International Workers' Day
Islamic Holidays:
- Ramadan - 9th month of Hijri calendar - Month of fasting
- Eid al-Fitr - 1st of Shawwal - Celebration marking the end of Ramadan
- Eid al-Adha - 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah - Festival of Sacrifice
- Mawlid al-Nabi - 12th of Rabi al-Awwal - Prophet Muhammad's birthday
- Ashura - 10th of Muharram - Day of mourning in Shia Islam