About Mauritius > Religion

Mauritius is a blend of divers cultures and religions. Our population coming from the continents has brough traditions and beliefs from their ancestral countries. Religious festivals are celebrated in a spirit of harmony throughout the year.

Mauritians generally practice their religion in colouful ceremonies. In the same area, one can come across a church, a temple, a mosque or a pagoda.
Mauritians work, play and pray together, showing a harmonious society respectful of each other's religion.

List of festivals:

Cavadi
Holi
Divali
Father Laval
Ganesh Chaturthi
Id-El-Fitr
Ougadi
Spring Festival

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