Public holidays in Mauritania

Below is a list of holidays in Mauritania.[1]

## Public holidays

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Date | English name | Description

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January 1 | New Year's Day[2] |

May 1 | Labour Day |

May 25 | Africa Day |

November 28 | Independence Day | From France, 1960
1 Muharram | Islamic New Year |

12 Rabi' al-awwal | Mouloud | Muhammad's Birthday
1 Shawwal | Korité | Festival of Breaking the Fast
10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice

## References

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1. ^ "Mauritania Holidays". Journey Mart.
2. ^ "Holidays and observances in Mauritania in 2020". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.

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