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Ashura (Tentative Date)

Is Ashura a Public Holiday? Ashura is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.   Ashura Observances Showing: ...

Ashura

Islamic observance commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Battle of Karbala; observed with fasting and mourning rituals. Not a public holiday in Australia.

Ashura

Islamic observance commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali; observed by Muslim communities; not a public holiday.

Ashura

Islamic observance commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali; observed by Muslim communities; not a public holiday.

NAIDOC Week

Annual celebration recognizing the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; observed nationwide with events and activities. Not a public holiday in Australia.