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June Holidays


Anniversary of Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa’s Accession


Anniversary of Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa’s Accession Date: June 27

Anniversary of Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa’s Accession is celebrated in Qatar.

June 27 is marked as the Anniversary of Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa’s Accession to the throne of Qatar. Continuing the Al-Thani family’s two centuries rule of Qatar, the Sheikh was acclaimed the Amir in 1995.

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Posted on 26 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Qatar Holidays


Somalia Commemorates Its Independence

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Somalia.

Independence Day: June 26

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Somalia.

Somalia remembers its independence from Britain every year on June 26.

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Posted on 25 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Somalia Holidays


Madagascar Remembers Its Independence

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Madagascar.

Independence Day: June 26

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Madagascar.

Madagascar has been isolated from nearby continents for quite a long time. This has resulted in a wide variety of plants, animals, and culture found nowhere else in the world, leading to Madagascar being called the Eighth Continent by some. The people of this country gained full independence on June 26, 1960, and June 26 has been celebrated as Independence since.

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Posted on 25 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Madagascar Holidays


Mozambique Celebrates Its Independence

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Mozambique.

Independence Day: June 25

Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated in Mozambique.

Mozambique is a coastal nation in the southeastern part of Africa. The nation lies on the Indian Ocean coast and is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The people celebrate their independence from Portugal every year on June 25.

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Posted on 24 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Mozambique Holidays


Slovenia Celebrates Its National Day

National Day is a public holiday in Slovenia.

National Day Date: June 25

National Day is a public holiday in Slovenia.

Slovenia celebrates its National Day—often called Statehood Day—on June 25 every year. At various points in its history, this country in central Europe has been a part of various empires and countries. It’s no wonder that Statehood Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

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Posted on 24 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Slovenia Holidays

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