Eid al-Fitr
Season or date: Beginning of Islamic month of Shawwal
Three-day celebration marking the end of Ramadan fasting. Family visits and charitable giving take place.
Festivals in Sudan
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
Season or date: 10th of Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah
The greatest religious festival honoring Prophet Ibrahim. Livestock is slaughtered and meat is shared.
Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday)
Season or date: 12th of Islamic month of Rabi' al-Awwal
Spectacular night festival with Sufi order processions and drums throughout regions.
Independence Day
Season or date: January 1
National holiday celebrating complete independence in 1956.
Nyala Cultural Festival
Season or date: July
Multi-ethnic arts and handicraft market held in Nyala, South Darfur State.
Port Sudan Red Sea Festival
Season or date: October
Tourism event featuring Red Sea coastal seafood and Beja tribal dances.
Public holidays
- Independence Day
- End of Ramadan
- Festival of Sacrifice
- Prophet's Birthday
- Islamic New Year
- Revolution Day