Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12 and is one of Mexico’s most important religious and cultural observances. Millions of people honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, who is deeply connected with Mexican identity and Catholic devotion.

The Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City is the central pilgrimage site for this celebration. For citizenship learners, the key details are December 12, the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the Basilica in Mexico City, where pilgrims arrive from across the country.