Dinka religon is monotheistic (believing in one deity). Rituals are performed at births, deaths, to cure disease, and in times of crisis. Lesser manifestations of the creator's power are honored by the Dinka through ritual sacrifices. They believe Nhialic is the creator and source of life but is distant from human affairs. They believe that the spirits of the departed become part of the spiritual sphere of this life. They have rejected attempts to convert them to Islam, but have been somewhat open to Christian missionaries.
Dinka Major Holidays is Celebrated in autumn when the whole tribe is together. To honor their traditional spiritual and political leaders, the Dinka enacted day-long ceremonies marked by large public gatherings and the sacrifice of many cattle. The initiation is done when boys are 10 to 16 years old. The ceremony is held sometime around the harvest season. During the initiation itself tribal marks of several parallel lines or V-shaped marks are made as small cuts onto the boy's forehead. By becoming a warrior he protects village from predators and enemies.
Dinka Major Holidays is Celebrated in autumn when the whole tribe is together. To honor their traditional spiritual and political leaders, the Dinka enacted day-long ceremonies marked by large public gatherings and the sacrifice of many cattle. The initiation is done when boys are 10 to 16 years old. The ceremony is held sometime around the harvest season. During the initiation itself tribal marks of several parallel lines or V-shaped marks are made as small cuts onto the boy's forehead. By becoming a warrior he protects village from predators and enemies.