Yes I was aware of the Islamic holidays. Unless you live in a cave with no cable TV , I assume you were also. Plus these are people with ongoing business relations. D o you assume they have kept themselves oblivious to the customs of the people where they plan to do so much business? I am in for the ride , but to assume this was someone slapping their forehead and saying," No kidding --they are having a holiday?"I would rather they be crooked than that stupid. 'THE IGNORANT CAN BE EDUCATED--THE POOR CAN BE ENRICHED--BUT THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE FOR STUPID'