SwitzerlandCulture, traditions et symboles 5 · Culture, traditions and symbols
When is the Federal Day of Fasting (Jeûne fédéral)?
In the exam (French)
Quand a lieu le Jeûne fédéral ?
- aThe last Sunday in JuneLe dernier dimanche de juin
- bThe second Sunday in MayLe deuxième dimanche de mai
- cThe first Sunday of AdventLe premier dimanche de l'Avent
- dThe third Sunday in SeptemberLe troisième dimanche de septembreCorrect answer
Why?
The Federal Day of Fasting is a holiday shared by all faiths. It takes place every year on the third Sunday in September; in the canton of Vaud, the Monday after it is a public holiday.
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