A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).

The day commemorates Senegal’s independence from France on April 4, 1960.

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

This holiday commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter

One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah

Christian holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost.

The day is observed on the 10th day of Muharram and is significant in Islam for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and other historic events.

The day in Senegal commemorates the exile and return of Cheikh Amadou Bamba, founder of the Mouride brotherhood, and is a major religious pilgrimage.

The Assumption is important to many Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven).

Traditional commemoration of the birth of Muhammad, falls on 12 Rabi' al-awwal

Commemoration day for all Christian saints.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.