Festivals in Guinea

Independence Day

Season or date: October 2

National celebration of 1958 independence. Military parades and music events held.

Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)

Season or date: Around 10th of Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah

Largest Islamic event. Livestock slaughtered and shared with family and poor.

Eid al-Fitr

Season or date: End of Ramadan

Celebration of one month fasting end with prayers and fellowship.

Conakry International Book Fair

Season or date: April

Literary event gathering writers and publishers.

Fria Festival

Season or date: December

Music and dance festival in aluminum refining city Fria.

Nimba Mask Festival

Season or date: November

Coastal festival featuring giant Baga tribal traditional mask 'Nimba'.

Fouta Djallon Music Week

Season or date: August

Traditional kora and modern music fusion in Pita and Labé.

Kankan Kumanjan Festival

Season or date: August

Cultural event honoring historic Upper Guinea kingdom.

Guinea Music Day

Season or date: June 21

Free concerts held nationwide.

Bossou Chimpanzee Conservation Day

Season or date: September

Event raising awareness for globally rare species protection.