Festivals in Syria

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

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Festivals

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)

Season or date: 1st of Shawwal in Islamic calendar

Most joyous celebration marking end of Ramadan. Families gather for feasts and exchange gifts.

Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Season or date: 10th of Dhul Hijjah in Islamic calendar

Held during Hajj period, sheep or cattle are sacrificed and shared with the poor.

Independence Day

Season or date: April 17

National commemoration celebrating 1946 French military withdrawal and full independence.

Spring Flower Festival (Nawruz)

Season or date: Around March 21

New Year celebration primarily by Kurdish population, jumping over bonfires to welcome spring.

Jasmine Festival

Season or date: Late June

Damascus Old City adorned with jasmine, music and dance continue late into the night.

Public holidays

  • Independence Day
  • March 8 Revolution Memorial Day
  • Martyrs' Day
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Christmas (for Christians)

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