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Alahamadi Be in Madagascar
Traditional Malagasy New Year
Quick Facts
Pre-Colonial Origin
Celebrated before colonial period
🏛️ Ancient Tradition
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 2 days in Madagascar
2 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Madagascar
Public
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Alahamadi Be
Traditional Malagasy New Year
Alahamadi Be is a traditional New Year's festival celebrated in Madagascar.
A two-day celebration marking the traditional new year with street festivities, home decorations, and family gatherings. Features traditional music and dance performances.
Practical Information in Madagascar
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Madagascar
The holiday dates back to the Merina Kingdom's tradition of celebrating the New Year in March.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1975 The military junta that rules Ethiopia dissolves the country’s monarchy, and declares the country a Marxist-Leninist state. · Ethiopia
- 1990 Namibia gains independence after 75 years of South African rule.
- 1990 Sam Nujoma sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Namibia, marking the official birth of the sovereign nation. · Namibia
- 1997 UNESCO and the government of Zimbabwe adopt the Harare Declaration on Language Policies in Africa, urging member states to cooperate on cross-border l... · Zimbabwe
- 2005 Sam Nujoma retires as the President of Namibia, facilitating the transfer of power to his successor Hifikepunye Pohamba. · Namibia
- 2006 A failed military coup d’état tries to seize power in The Gambia from Yahya Jammeh. · The Gambia
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Madagascar
🇲🇬Final celebration recorded in Madagascar
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Madagascar
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Madagascar
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: March 21, 2024