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.

Thaipoosam Cavadee

Cavadee is celebrated in January/February primarily by Hindus of Tamil origin in honour of Kartikeya, the elder son of Siva.

Maha Shivaratree

"The Great Night of Siva." Hindu devotees set on foot pilgrimage from all over the island for the sacred lake at Grand Bassin

Ugaadi

Ougadi or the Telugu New Year is celebrated in the month of March.

Eid-Ul-Fitr

Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadhan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Depending on the visibility of the moon **