Festivals in Djibouti

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

Africa / Eastern Africa

Festivals

Independence Day Parade

Season or date: June 27

Nation''s largest festival with military parades and ethnic dances in Djibouti City center

Djibouti International Marathon

Season or date: Second week of January

Civic marathon gathering long-distance runners worldwide

Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)

Season or date: Shawwal 1 in Hijri calendar

Traditional event celebrating end of Ramadan with home cooking and gifts

Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)

Season or date: Dhul Hijjah 10

Islam''s largest festival slaughtering livestock and sharing meat with family and the poor

International Trade Fair

Season or date: October

Fair showcasing companies from various countries leveraging port city advantages

Camel Festival

Season or date: February

Afar nomads gather for camel races and dairy product markets

Mawlid (Prophet''s Birthday)

Season or date: Rabi'' al-Awwal 12

Religious event with poetry recitations and all-night prayers at mosques

Sea Day Festival

Season or date: August

Boat races and traditional fishing demonstrations at Dorale Port

Francophonie Week

Season or date: March

Cultural exchange event showcasing Francophone music, films, and cuisine

Salt Lake Ultra Trail

Season or date: November

Grueling trail race running around Lake Assal salt flats

Public holidays

  • New Year''s Day
  • Labor Day
  • Independence Day
  • Islamic New Year
  • Mawlid
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Eid al-Adha

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