raditionally, marriage is a family affair and is at least partly arranged by parents. Among matrilineal families, the preferred marriage partner is a cousin—one of
Public holidays include New Year’s Day (1 January); the Commemoration of the Martyrs of Independence (4 January); Easter; Labor Day (1 May); Promulgation of 1967 Constitution and Day of the Fishermen (24 June); Independence Day (30 June); Parents’ Day (1 August); and Youth Day (14 October). Veterans Day is observed on 17 November and the Anniversary of the Second Republic on 24 November. Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December.