- Is a traditional celebration of one of Malawi's most iconic dance forms. - The dance originated mainly in imitations of military drills - The place where the dance is performed is called a boma.
- Muslims abstain from eating any food, drinking any liquids and smoking cigarettes. - Is a holy month of worship, study of the Quran, prayer, and fasting. - Remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful.
- The mountain attracs hikers to test their strenght and endurance. - Hundreds of international runners go to Malawi every year. - It rises 9849 feet above the landscape
- "rows of lighted lamps" - The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. - Houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called diyas.