Burkina Faso Sets Date for Tabaski Celebration

Burkina Faso to Celebrate Tabaski on June 6th, 2025 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's Muslim community will celebrate the Eid al-Adha, also known as Tabaski, on Friday, June 6th, 2025. This date was announced by Burkina24, citing an official statement from the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina (FAIB). The FAIB's press release, dated May 27th, 2025, confirmed the date based on the Islamic lunar calendar. The Arafa station, a significant pilgrimage event, is scheduled for the preceding day, Thursday, June 5th. "The FAIB wishes all Burkinabe Muslims a blessed celebration," stated Dr. Cheick Sidi Mohamed MAIGA, President of the FAIB's Presidium, in the press release. The announcement brings clarity and anticipation for the upcoming religious holiday. The celebration of Tabaski is a significant event in Burkina Faso, bringing families and communities together in prayer and festivities. The precise date, determined by lunar observations, is eagerly awaited each year.