religious
Festival of Yemanjá (Brazil)
جشن یمانجا (برزیل)
When: every year on 2 February (Gregorian).
Next date: Tuesday 13 Bahman 1405 (2 February 2027)
Followers of the Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé and many others honor Yemanjá, the orisha (goddess) of the sea, with flowers and gifts offered to the sea; the largest celebration is held in Salvador, Bahia.