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Public in Senegal
Grand Magal of Touba in Senegal
Major Mouride religious festival
Quick Facts
Lunar Calendar
Date varies based on lunar cycles
🌙 Lunar Based
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
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Holiday Type
Classification in Senegal
Public
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Grand Magal of Touba
Major Mouride religious festival
Commemorates the exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, founder of the Mouride brotherhood
Practical Information in Senegal
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
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Calendar Systems
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Lunar Calendar Based
This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.
🌙 Lunar Dependent
📅 Variable Date
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Senegal
🇸🇳Final celebration recorded in Senegal
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Senegal
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Senegal
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: August 13, 2024