Festivals

Everywhere in the country, Guinea-Bissau people celebrate holidays and festivals. While the majority of them focus on music and art, others also celebrate the nation's history and religion. The majority of these events have flexible schedules. Muslims in the nation celebrate customs including Ramadan fasting, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and other Islamic holidays, just like Muslims in every other Muslim nation in the world. Eid Al-Fitr, which commemorates the conclusion of Ramadan, and Eid Al-Adha, which honors the Feast of Sacrifice, are two different holidays. Popular holidays like Easter and Christmas are celebrated by Christians.

Festivals of music and art include events like the Festival de Bubaque, which honors regional music. This festival typically has a different date each year, yet it still draws people from all around the country. The Guinea-Bissau Carnival, which showcases things like ethnic traditions and Guinean talent, is another festival dedicated to the arts. This event takes place during Easter and lasts about four days.