Monument Commemorating Abolition Of Slavery

The monument in Mahebourg was erected to commemorate an important event in the history of Mauritius - the abolition of slavery in 1835. Slavery was prevalent on the island during the colonial period, when Africans and Malays were brought to Mauritius as slaves to work on plantations. The monument serves as a reminder of the suffering of slaves and their contribution to the development of the island, as well as the importance of freedom and equality.

The monument is a symbol of the struggle for freedom and justice, and every year on the day of the abolition of slavery, ceremonies are held here to recall the importance of this event in the history of Mauritius.