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Liberia Celebrates National Redemption Day

National Redemption Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Liberia

National Redemption Day: April 12

National Redemption Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Liberia

In celebration of the anniversary of the coup d’état that was spearheaded by Samuel Doe in 1980, Liberia dedicated the 12th of April as the National Redemption Day. This is a special day for the Liberians as they commemorate the establishment of the Second Republic.

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Posted on 11 Apr 2012 in : April Holidays,Liberia Holidays


Martyrs’ Day is Celebrated in Tunisia

Martyrs' Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Tunisia

Martyrs’ Day: April 9

Martyrs’ Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Tunisia

Martyrs’ Day is celebrated every April 9 each year to commemorate the lives of people who battled for the country’s independence against the French rule on 1956.

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Posted on 08 Apr 2012 in : April Holidays,Tunisia Holidays


Liberia Celebrates National Day of Fast and Prayer

National Day of Fast and Prayer is celebrated as a public holiday in Liberia

Liberian National Day of Fast and Prayer: April 9

National Day of Fast and Prayer is celebrated as a public holiday in Liberia

Liberia observes one day a year of solemn celebration through their National Day of Fast and Prayer which happens every second Friday of April. This day calls out to every Liberians to participate in a national prayer for the divine purification and healing of the nation.

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Posted on 08 Apr 2012 in : April Holidays,Liberia Holidays


Mozambique Celebrates National Women’s Day

National Women's Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Mozambique

National Women’s Day: April 7

National Women’s Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Mozambique

Aside from the International Women’s Day which is observed worldwide every March 8, Mozambique also has a National yearly celebration for their Women’s Day held each April 7th.

The yearly celebration of National Women’s Day of the Mozambicans was intended to honor one of the most significant women of Mozambique, Josina Machel. It is also a day for the people to pay tribute to the women and their contribution to the country through their campaign for human rights and fair treatment between the men and women.

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Posted on 06 Apr 2012 in : April Holidays,Mozambique Holidays


Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day

Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day: April 6

Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Ethiopia

Patriots’ Victory Day is being commemorated by Ethiopia every April 6th to give respects to the Ethiopian patriots who fought for the independence of their country’s capital, Addis Ababa on 1941.

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Posted on 05 Apr 2012 in : April Holidays,Ethiopia Holidays

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