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Cultural Calendar

Dates that matter to African-Australian community life

African national days, religious observances, cultural celebrations, and Australian community dates. A single source so embassies, councils, schools, and journalists can plan around what the community is observing.

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7 dates

January

  • 7

    Jan

    Ethiopia Christmas (Genna)

    ReligiousEthiopia

    Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas.

  • 7

    Jan

    Coptic Christmas

    ReligiousEgypt

    Coptic Orthodox Christmas.

  • 19

    Jan

    Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany)

    ReligiousEthiopia

    Ethiopian Orthodox celebration.

February

  • 17

    Feb

    to 18 Mar

    Ramadan begins

    Religious

    Beginning of the Islamic holy month of fasting (approximate — confirmed by lunar sighting).

    Dates approximate; depend on lunar sighting

March

  • 19

    Mar

    Eid al-Fitr

    Religious

    End of Ramadan celebration.

    Date approximate; depends on lunar sighting

April

  • 12

    Apr

    Coptic Easter

    ReligiousEgypt

    Coptic Orthodox Easter.

    Date varies year to year

May

  • 26

    May

    Eid al-Adha

    Religious

    Feast of Sacrifice.

    Date approximate; depends on lunar sighting

Missing a date? Date wrong?

Religious dates that depend on lunar sighting (Ramadan, Eid) are best confirmed by the relevant authority each year. If a date here is wrong or missing — particularly for your country or community — email info@malakfoundation.org and we’ll update it.