Holidays & Observances in Tanzania

Tanzania is an African country made up of two parts: a mainland area formally known as Tanganyika and an island called Zanzibar. It is made up of African people and Arabs. Religiously Tanzania is very diverse, having almost equal numbers of Christian, Muslim, and indigenous belief followers. Religious festivals vary across the country, but there are many national holidays celebrating important historical events and cultural pride that are celebrated all across the nation.