Mauritius Edition

March 23, 2027

Easter Monday leads today's complete edition for Mauritius.

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Close-up of colorful Easter eggs in a decorative nest, symbolizing springtime tradition.
Regional/Cultural Day

Easter Monday

The Catholic community celebrates Easter with church services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday is a public holiday for family outings. The tradition is to have a picnic at the beach or in the countryside, and the Easter meal includes lamb, salad, and the French-influenced dishes that define Mauritian Catholic cuisine. Children hunt for Easter eggs, and the chocolatiers in Port Louis create elaborate chocolate eggs and bunnies. The Easter period coincides with the sugarcane harvest, and the smell of burning cane fills the air. . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Vibrant celebration of Holi in India with colorful powders and traditional attire.
Regional/Cultural Day

Holi

Holi is celebrated by the Hindu community in Mauritius with the throwing of colored powder and water, and the celebration is one of the most joyful and inclusive festivals on the island. The night before Holi, bonfires are lit to symbolize the triumph of good over evil (Holika Dahan), and the next morning the streets erupt in color. People of all religions join in, and the colored powder covers every face regardless of background. The traditional drink is thandai (a spiced milk with almonds and rose water), and the sweets include gujiya (fried dumplings filled with sweet khoya). . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Captivating night view of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, showcasing its illuminated domes and minarets in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Regional/Cultural Day

Mawlid

The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is observed by the Muslim community with recitations of the Quran, religious lectures, and the distribution of food to the poor. The mosques are decorated with lights, and the children recite naat (poems in praise of the Prophet). The day is a public holiday in Mauritius, and it is observed with reverence and humility. The celebration includes the preparation of special sweets (halwa, zarda, and ras malai), and the food is shared with neighbors of all faiths. . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Portrait of a young girl in traditional attire celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns and festive decor.
Regional/Cultural Day

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Chinese community in Mauritius celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with the sharing of mooncakes (a pastry filled with lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolk). The festival celebrates the harvest and the full moon, and it is a time of family reunion. The mooncakes are given as gifts, and the tradition is to eat them while looking at the moon. The festival also includes the carrying of lanterns, and the children parade through the streets of Chinatown with lanterns of every shape and color. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important Chinese holidays, and it is celebrated by the entire Chinese-Mauritian community. . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Zebu cattle on a dirt road amidst trees in Dassa, Benin.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Benin Day

You witness African elephants, lions, and spotted hyenas as the distinctive wildlife native to Benin. You see dogs, cats, and guinea fowl kept as pets in Beninese households and villages. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A vibrant display of Trinidad and Tobago souvenirs in a Caribbean gift shop.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Trinidad and Tobago Day

You celebrate Angostura bitters, the world-renowned flavoring syrup produced in Trinidad since 1824, and Carib beer, the national lager that defines local gatherings and festivals. You recognize how Angostura bitters became essential to cocktail culture globally, while Carib beer represents Trinidadian identity and hospitality.