Here are some popular African festivals along with their 2024 dates.

 Here are some popular African festivals along with their 2024 dates.

1. Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany)✝️  

   - **Date:** January 19, 2024  

   - Celebrated in Ethiopia, Timkat commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. Festivities include vibrant processions, music, and ceremonial water blessings to honour the event.

### 2. **FESPACO (Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou)** 🎥  

   - **Date:** February 24 – March 2, 2024  

   - Held biennially in Burkina Faso, FESPACO is Africa’s largest film festival, celebrating African cinema and providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work.

### 3. **Cape Town International Jazz Festival** 🎶  

   - **Date:** March 22–23, 2024  

   - Taking place in South Africa, this renowned jazz festival attracts top international and local artists, offering a blend of musical performances and workshops.

### 4. **Festival of the Sahara** 🐪  

   - **Date:** March 29 – April 1, 2024  

   - This Tunisian festival in Douz celebrates Berber traditions, featuring camel races, storytelling, poetry, and dance, providing insight into the life of the Sahara’s desert communities.

### 5. **Eid al-Fitr** 🌙  

   - **Date:** Approximately April 10, 2024  

   - Celebrated by Muslims across Africa and worldwide, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Families come together for prayers, feasts, and charitable giving.

### 6. **Gerewol Festival** 💃🏿  

   - **Date:** Mid-September 2024 (Dates may vary)  

   - In Chad and Niger, the Wodaabe people celebrate this colourful courtship festival, where young men dress in elaborate costumes and perform dances to attract potential partners.

### 7. **Lake of Stars Festival** 🌅  

   - **Date:** September 2024 (Exact dates TBD)  

   - Held in Malawi, this popular music and arts festival showcases local and international talent along the shores of Lake Malawi, offering a unique blend of music, art, and culture.

### 8. **Fez Festival of World Sacred Music** 🎼  

   - **Date:** September 14 – 21, 2024  

   - In Morocco’s city of Fez, this festival brings together artists from various faiths and backgrounds to promote unity and understanding through sacred music.

### 9. **Felabration** 🎷  

   - **Date:** October 14 – 20, 2024  

   - An annual music festival in Nigeria honouring Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, featuring concerts, art exhibitions, and discussions that celebrate African music and culture.

### 10. **Ouidah Voodoo Festival** 🕯️  

   - **Date:** January 10, 2024  

   - Celebrated in Benin, the birthplace of Voodoo, this festival features traditional ceremonies, dances, and rituals, honouring the spirits and preserving the cultural heritage of Voodoo.

### 11. **Mombasa Carnival** 🎭  

   - **Date:** November 2024 (Exact dates TBD)  

   - Kenya’s largest street festival, showcasing colourful parades, music, dance, and traditional Swahili culture. It attracts thousands of visitors from around the region.

These festivals highlight the richness and diversity of African traditions, celebrating music, art, spirituality, and community across the continent.