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New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

International Women's Day is a national holiday in Madagascar

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Madagascar

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Independence Day is a public holiday in Madagascar

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.