Festivals in Eritrea

Festivals

Season or date: May 24

The nation''s biggest celebration of the 1993 independence, featuring military parades and bicycle road races.

Season or date: February 10

Commemorates victory in the Massawa Liberation Operation with fireworks and boat parades in the port city of Massawa.

Season or date: Around January 19

Christian festival where participants splash each other with holy water, featuring colorful umbrella processions.

Season or date: Shawwal 1 in Islamic calendar

Major Muslim festival celebrating the end of Ramadan with family meals and charitable giving.

Season or date: Dhu al-Hijjah 10 in Islamic calendar

Festival of Sacrifice where livestock is slaughtered and distributed to the needy.

Season or date: August

Cultural event in the capital featuring African cinema.

Season or date: November

Bicycle competition festival including the Tour of Eritrea.

Season or date: July

Exposition bringing together traditional dances and handicrafts from various ethnic groups.