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| BRUNEI DARUSSALAM LOCAL TIME, HOLIDAYS, AND RELIGION |
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Brunei is eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S Pacific Standard Time.
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| Religion |
Islam is the official religion of Brunei Darussalam as stated in the Brunei Constitution, with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan as the head of the Islamic faith in the country. Thus Islam plays a central role in the life of every Muslim in Brunei Darussalam. Other faiths practiced in the State include Christianity and Buddhism.
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| Public Holidays For The Year 2005 |
1 January |
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New Year's Day
(Saturday, 20 Zulkaedah 1425) |
22 January |
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* Hari Raya Aidiladha
(Saturday, in substitution Friday 10 Zulhijah 1425) |
9 February |
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Chinese New Year
(Wednesday, 29 Zulhijah 1425) |
10 February |
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Muslim Holy Month of Hijiriah 1425
(Thursday, 1 Muharam 1426) |
23 February |
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National Day
(Wednesday, 14 Muharam 1426) |
21 April |
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The Birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
(Thursday, 12 Rabiulawal 1426) |
31 May |
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Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
(Tuesday, 22 Rabiulakhir 1426) |
15 July |
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The Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
(Saturday, in substitution Friday 8 Jamadilakhir 1426) |
1 September |
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* Israk Mikraj
(Thursday, 27 Rejab 1426) |
5 October |
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* First Day of Ramadhan (Muslim fasting month)
(Wednesday, 1 Ramadhan 1426) |
22 October |
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* Anniversary of The Revelation of the Quran
(Saturday, 18 Ramadhan 1426 in substitution Friday, 17 Ramadhan 1426) |
3 November &
5 November |
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* Hari Raya Aidilfitri
(Thursday, 1 Syawal 1426 and Saturday, 3 Syawal 1426 in substitution Friday, 2 Syawal 1426) |
25 December |
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Christmas
(Monday, 24 Zulkaedah 1426 in substitution Sunday, 23 Zulkaedah 1426) |
| * Subject to change |
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