Public Holidays in Egypt


	Public Holidays in Egypt

egsnyder

10-23-2008 4:17 PM

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diversity, calendar, calendarwallah, multiculturalism

egsnyder says:

Interesting approach. Islamic holidays are observed by ALL Egyptians. Christian holidays are NOT national holidays, however, Christians are permitted to observe these holidays. This would be a tough act to implement in a multicultural country like Canada.

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