Tabaski 2025 in Ouagadougou: A Celebration of Unity Amidst Challenges

Ouagadougou Celebrates Tabaski 2025: A Festival of Faith and Unity Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The annual Muslim festival of Tabaski was celebrated on June 6th, 2025, in Ouagadougou. The event, held at the Place de la Révolution, drew a large crowd of worshippers and community members. The celebration focused on themes of peace and social cohesion, particularly important given the ongoing challenges facing the nation. The video shows scenes of prayer, the traditional sacrifice of a ram, and a speech by El Hadj Moussa Kouanda, President of the Muslim Community of Burkina Faso. Kouanda's message emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration between Muslim and Catholic communities. "We ask that cohesion and dialogue continue between Muslims and Catholics," he stated. The event also highlighted the support of the Burkinabe government and armed forces for the celebration. The peaceful and unified nature of the Tabaski celebration in Ouagadougou serves as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience for the people of Burkina Faso.