Lebanon Traditions

Lebanese mostly friendly to foreigners and do not hesitate to invite them to his guests.

Muslim holidays are observed on the local interpretation of the phases of the moon, and dates are approximate. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eyl al-Fitr, devout Muslims fast during the day and take food with the onset of darkness, and the usual course of business relations may be interrupted. Many restaurants do not work during the day, is strictly limited to smoking and drinking beverages. Effects of some restrictions may be extended in Eyl al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last from 2 to 10 days, depending on the area of the country.

Holidays and days off:
Most religious holidays, some dates may change.
January 1 - New Year
February 9 - Mar Maroun Day, the patron saint of the Maronites
March 18 - Eid al-Adha (Day of Sacrifice),
April 8 - Islamic New Year
April 17 - Ashura (the day of universal prayer service in memory of murdered grandson of Muhammad, observed by Shiites)
April 18 - Day of Khan (State day of remembrance for the victims Hanasskoy massacre in 1996, when the Israeli shells killed 107 Lebanese civilians.
April - Good Friday, Easter Monday
May 1 - Labor Day
May 6 - Day Martiri
June 16 - Maulid (Prophet's Birthday)
Every July in Baalbek, performed the world-famous 4-day festival of arts
August 15 - Assumption
November 1 - All Saints Day
November 22 - Independence Day
December 25 - Christmas
Late December, early January - Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)