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East Africa
Date Range
July 23, 2022 → July 24, 2022
Details
A traditional festival to celebrate the local New Year. It is mainly practiced in the Southern Unguja, particularly in Makunduchi. Originating from Persia and brought here by early, Immigrants, Mwakakogwa is marked by sacrifices, dances, and the actual field fighting. In addition to the tourists from abroad, it draws participants from the whole of East Africa. 'Mwaka Kogwa' is the traditional Shirazi or Persian New Year celebrations that take place in Zanzibar and although the festival has its origins in the Zoastrian religion, the Zanzibaris have certainly taken it to heart.
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Link to Article/Wikipedia
Location
East Africa
Month
July
Notes
Number
165
Same Date Every Year?
Yes
Tags
African Festivals & Events