Mauritius is a land where different religions harmonize together and the cosmopolitanism is glaringly visible in the myriad festivals of the country. From Holi to Chinese Spring Festival to Eid to Easter, all festivals are celebrated with equal fervor and intensity. Mauritius packages allow the tourists to take a peek into the local culture by spending few days in the country during its main festive days.

Here are some of the most notable festivals of Mauritius:
i. Cavadee: Cavadee is not just very popular but also very weird, spectacular and even horrifying. Though there are lots of religious rites which are observed during this Tamil festival, some rituals like fire-walking or tongue-piercing can be really grotesque!

ii. Diwali: Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival and is celebrated every year (in October or November) by the entire Hindu community residing in Mauritius. As per the custom, people kindle their homes with earthen lamps and offer their homage to the deities. Diwali has, over the years, turned into a universal festival and is often accompanied by bursting of crackers.

iii. Chinese Spring Festival: During the Chinese New Year, the spring festival is held with great gusto. It is also the time when the demand for Mauritius tourism packages goes up. People indulge in food and revelries and widespread use of fireworks is a common sight. It is observed every year in the month of January or February.

iv. Eid-ul-Fitr: The local Muslims and Islamic community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with passion and zeal. People hug each other and express their gratification towards their families and friends. There is a serpentine queue outside mosques since every person yearns to pray before the 'Allah'.

v. Holi: If you are wondering as to which is the best time to buy Mauritius packages, then look no further than March! It is the month when the colorful festival of Holi brings joie de vivre to the whole country! The great reason why tourists love this festival is that it involves a frenetic water-fight with people spraying waters and colors on each other. The streets get packed with revelers who use the opportunity to paint each other in myriad colors. In fact, it is one of the most enjoyable festivals in the whole wide world.

vi. Maha Shiv ratri: Maha Shiv ratri is another Hindu festival. Mauritius tourism takes pride in its multiethnic persona, and this festival is another shining testimony to it. It is usually held around February. Hindus pay their homage to Lord Shiva by offering prayers and taking a river bath.