A national annual public holiday in the Comoros Islands, a small island nation located off the east coast of Africa. The holiday honours the life and legacy of Cheikh Al Maarouf, one of the country’s most revered religious leaders and scholars. The day marks his birthday in 1851. Cheikh Al Maarouf was a prominent religious figure known for his dedication to Islam and for spreading the teachings of Sufism through East Africa. He was a respected leader who helped to promote peace and unity in the Comoros and was revered by many for his wisdom and compassion.