New Year

Like in many countries around the world, New Year in Mauritius is celebrated with a bang!

Magha, Krishna Amavasya

Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar.

Chinese Spring Festival

The Chinese New Year falls on a different day every year because of the adjustment of lunar to solar days.

Abolition of Slavery

Slavery abolition was abolished in Mauritius in 1835 by the British regime.