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Holidays & Observances in Mauritius

Mauritius is an African island country located in the Indian Ocean. With such a convenient location, it has been under the control of many different colonial powers. The most recent one was Britain, but many Mauritian people still speak French stemming from the countries time under French rule. Today the culture of the island takes influences from all of its previous colonial powers as well as from the cultures of the diverse people living there. Hinduism and Christianity are the most widely practiced religions, but other religions are also common. Religious holidays and festivals of all kinds are celebrated openly throughout the year. The diverse nature of Mauritius means that some kind of celebration can always be found.

 

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Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Holi Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Assumption of Mary Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Raksha Bandhan Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
All Saints' Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
Diwali Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Maha Shivaratri Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
International Women's Day Popular
Mauritius Independence Day Public
Holi Religious/Beliefs Hinduism