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Holidays & Observances in Mali

Mali is a landlocked country in Western Africa. It has a rich pre-colonial history as an important part of several empires. Today Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world with many different tribes and cultural groups. The main unifying attribute is religion: most of the population practices Islam. There are also small populations of Christians and people who practice indigenous religions. Islamic holidays are very important and widely celebrated by the Malian people.

 

Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Independence Day Mali Public
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
International Women's Day Popular
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim