Divali, the Hindu festival of the victory of light over darkness, is a public holiday in Mauritius. In the evening, houses and yards light up with strings of lights and small clay lamps, and families exchange sweets such as gulab jamun and barfi. An evening walk through the villages lets you see the illuminations.
Jan.Religious festivalThaipoosam CavadeeTamil temples all over the island
Feb.TraditionSpring Festival (Chinese New Year)Port Louis (Chinatown) and nationwideMar.National holidayNational Day (Independence Day)Port Louis and nationwide
Mar.Religious festivalMaha Shivaratree (Grand Bassin pilgrimage)Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), Savanne district, and roads across the island