 For instance, the consumption of alcohol is punishable by 40 lashes for a Muslim and 20 for a Christian; however, there were no reports of this punishment being implemented during the reporting period.The GNU observes both Muslim and Christian holidays, including Eid al-Adha, the Islamic New Year, the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Coptic Easter, Israa Wal Mi'Raaj, Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas.In the south, GoSS offices do not observe Islamic holy days.