Public holidays in Mauritania
Below is a list of holidays in Mauritania.[1]
Public holidays
| Date | English name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day[2] | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | |
| May 25 | Africa Day | |
| November 28 | Independence Day | From France, 1960 |
| 1 Muharram | Islamic New Year | |
| 12 Rabi' al-awwal | Mouloud | Muhammad's Birthday |
| 1 Shawwal | Korité | Festival of Breaking the Fast |
| 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice |
References
- "Mauritania Holidays". Journey Mart.
- "Holidays and observances in Mauritania in 2020". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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