Ascension Day (Benin Holidays)
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
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Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) (Benin Holidays)
A Muslim festival honoring the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
Whit Monday (Benin Holidays)
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples.
Father’s Day (Benin Holidays)
A day to honor fathers and father figures.
June Solstice (Benin Holidays)
Marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Independence Day (Benin Holidays)
Commemorates Benin's independence from France in 1960.
Assumption of Mary (Benin Holidays)
A Christian feast day celebrating the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Maouloud (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) (Benin Holidays)
Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
September Equinox (Benin Holidays)
The day when day and night are approximately equal in length.
All Saints’ Day (Benin Holidays)
Honors all saints, known and unknown, in Christian tradition.
December Solstice (Benin Holidays)
Marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Christmas Day (Benin Holidays)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.