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The Republic celebrates basically the same festivals as Greece. The North observes Muslim holidays.
Easter, more important in the Greek Orthodox Church than Christmas, is the biggest celebration of the year - expect candle-lit processions, fireworks and feasting. The date changes every year, but it's 50 days after the first Sunday in Lent, which is occasion for a carnival of its own.
Foremost among Muslim holidays is Ramadan, a month where everyone fasts between sunup and sunset to conform to the fourth pillar of Islam. Ramadan ends with a huge feast, Eid al-Fitr, where everyone prays together, visits friends, gives presents and stuffs themselves.
Festivals
- Spidernet Marathon in Pafos - During March
700 runners gather for a marathon, half marathon, 10-km road race and 4-km fun run.
- Moonlight Concerts in Lemesos, Pafos and Agia Napa - During July
- Wine Festival in Lemesos - During September
- Moonlight Concerts in Lemesos, Pafos and Agia Napa - During August
When the moon is full.
- Afamia Grape Festival in Koilani and Lemesos - During October
Public festivals, Folk festivals, Folklore
- Carnival period - During March
- Orthodox Holy Week - 20.04.2004 - 27.04.2004
Solemn observations with scripture readings, and strict observance of Good Friday, when most shops and businesses close. Major processions in larger cities. On Holy Saturday, people break their fasts with special feasts of local dishes. Easter is Sunday, April 27.
- Kataklysmos Festivities. Seaside towns - During June
Unique festival remembering the great flood of Noah.
- Christmas - 25.12.2004 - 26.12.2004
The christian celebration of the birth of Jesus ChristOther
- Virgin Maria day - 15.08.2004
- Europe Day - 09.05.2004
Important trade fairs
- International Education Fair - 12.02.2004 - 15.02.2004 Nicosia (Cyprus)
The international education fair in Nicosia
- Cyprus International Fair - 14.05.2004 - 23.05.2004 Nicosia (Cyprus)
The international fair in Nicosia