With different religions of the people living in Burkina Faso, they celebrate religious holidays to honor the religions. People in Burkina Faso devote their time with their families or in prayers during these religious holidays.
Below are the public holidays in Burkina Faso:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
The start of the New Year is often celebrated with displays of fireworks and traditional food spent with family and friends.
Thursday, 3 March 2011: Revolution Day
This holiday is to commemorate the day of revolution in 1960 which marked the Independence of Burkina Faso.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011: Fete du Maouluod
This day celebrates “The Prophet’s Birthday” in Islam Religion.
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday
Easter Monday is in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christian Religion.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labour Day
Monday, 2 May 2011: Labour Day Holiday
This is an international holiday which celebrates contributions and works done by the workers for their country.
Thursday, 2 June 2011: Ascension Day
This holiday celebrates the Christian belief of the Ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven.
Friday, 5 August 2011: Independence Day
Celebrates Burkina Faso’s independence against French rule back in 1960.
Monday, 15 August 2011: Assumption Day
This is a Christian holiday to commemorate the assumption of the Virgin Mary to Heaven.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011: Aid el Segheir / Korite
This marks the “End of Ramadan” of the end of fasting month in Islam.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011: All Saints’ Day
A Christian Holiday celebrated in honor of the Christian Saints.
Sunday, 6 November 2011: Aid el Kebir / Tabaski
This day marks the “Feast of Sacrifice” in Islam which commemorates the prophet’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God.
Sunday, 11 December 2011: National Day
Monday, 12 December 2011: National Day Holiday
This marks the day of independence from French Rule. The date for celebrating Independence Day was moved to December since August is in Winter Period.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Christmas Holiday
This day marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to Christian beliefs.
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