Palestine is a country of partially recognized state territories. The territories include the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Christmas in Palestine is celebrated on three different days by three different religions.
Palestine is in the Middle East, with a population of 5 million people. Its capital is Jerusalem, and their currency is Palestine Pound. The official language in Palestine is Arabic.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- The Prophet’s Ascension (Date varies)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Eid Al Fitr (Date varies)
- Eid Al Adha (Date varies)
- Islamic New Year (Date varies)
- The Prophet’s Birthday (Date varies)
- Independence Day (Nov 15)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has no national parks but has 3 world heritage sites including:
- Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
- Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
- Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Want to learn more? Check out Palestine’s tourism website.
Also check out The Palestinian Museum.
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