Public holidays in Saudi Arabia
PM Mitsotakis to return to Athens after death of Fofi Gennimata
The PM is in Saudi Arabia for a 2-day visit
Turkey’s political parties exchange Eid al-Adha greetings
Representatives from Turkey's political parties on Aug. 12 exchanged traditional Eid al-Adha visits on the second day of the holiday.
Turkish hoteliers want extension of Eid al-Adha holiday to help struggling tourism sector
Local hoteliers are pushing for an extension to the public holiday for Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to 10 days to help Turkey's struggling tourism sector.
Aug. 31, a Thursday, will be the eve of Eid al-Adha, which will continue for the next four days. Turkey also marks the public holiday of Victory Day on Aug. 30.