Tabaski, which is observed from June 6 to June 10 this year, is the version of the Muslim Holiday Eid-Al-Adha that is native to the Wolof people of Senegal, and some other countries such as Mali, for example. It is a national public holiday in Senegal to join the rest of Islam in commemorating Eid-Al-Adha, which is a celebration of Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah in accepting to sacrifice his son.
Gospel Day
Gospel Day is observed on July 10 this year and is part of a three-day holiday break in Kiribati together with Independence Day, which is commemorated on July 12. The dates of Gospel Day as well as Natural Culture and Senior Citizens Day change depending on what day of the week July 12 falls on.
This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christianity on the islands. It’s a day for the citizens of Kiribati of all faiths to join each other and give thanks as well as strengthen the sense of community between the different branches of Christianity in the country.
Saba Saba Day
Saba Saba Day is celebrated on July 7. This year, Tanzania is commemorating this historic day as the date is significant in Tanzanian history. For many years, Tanzania was ruled by European countries. It existed as two separate political entities after the Europeans left. Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united under the leadership of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU), a political organization. Saba Saba Day commemorates TANU’s role in the formation and unification of Tanzania. The day is a national holiday, and it will also coincide with the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (D.I.T.F.).