Mouloud
Date: 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal (Lunar Calendar) This event marks the birth of the Holy Prophet in the year 670 AD, and is generally a pleasant, cheerful day.
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Festivals and Annual Events
Date: 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal (Lunar Calendar) This event marks the birth of the Holy Prophet in the year 670 AD, and is generally a pleasant, cheerful day. Families get together at dinners, and mosques organize special gatherings and readings.
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Festivals and events in Sanaa
Showing 1–11 of 11 festivals
Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
National Unity Day
Date: 22 May A very significant day in the lives of all Yemenites, commemorating the day North and South Yemen became united as one republic.
Sana'a Summer Festival
Held around the Bab al-Yemen in the Old City Area, the Summer Festival is a lively display of color, food, and folk dance.
Ramadan
Date: month of Ramadan (Lunar Calendar) A month of fasting and religious observance for the Muslims, during which eateries around the city are open only after sunset.
Eid-al-Fitr
Date: 1 Shawwal (Lunar Calendar) The primary religious festival for Muslims around the world, marking the end of the month of fasting. A day of thanksgiving, festivity, and spreading cheerfulness.
Revolution day
Date: 26 September A day of national significance, in remembrance of the revolt of South Yemen against the ruling Imams of the North.
National Day
Date: 14 October This day commemorates the revolution against British occupancy of the Southern territories.
Independence Day
Date: 30 November The day that marks the expulsion of the last British regiment from Yemeni soil. It is a public holiday, with excitement and merriment, especially amongst the children. Lots of street activity!
Muharram (New Year)
A public holiday, marked with visits to relatives, solemn prayers, and resolutions for the New Year. More of a formal event than a wild, cheerful one. Date: Lunar Calendar
Eid-al-Adha
Date: 10 Zilhaj (Lunar Calendar) A second Eid festival, commemorating the willing sacrifice of Ismai’l by the Prophet Abraham.
Christmas
Date: 25 December Even though Yemen is largely Muslim, it contains a significant Christian population that celebrates its holidays with much enthusiasm.
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