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Holidays & Observances in Benin

Benin is a West African country separated into many tribal groups. Customs and beliefs vary between the differing groups. Though Christianity and Islam are very popular in Benin, many people still practice indigenous religions, the most popular of which is Vodoun, known as Voodoo in the western world. Followers of Vodoun believe that everything in nature is governed by spirits. Each year the Beninese people celebrate a holiday called Traditional Day, which celebrates Vodoun and attracts many followers from other parts of the world. Other religious holidays are Christian and Muslim, celebrated individually by followers of each religion.

 

 

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Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Labour Day / May Day Public, Popular
Ascension Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Pentecost / Whit Sunday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Independence Day Benin Public
Assumption of Mary Religious/Beliefs Christianity
All Saints' Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
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