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Iraq Celebrates Liberation Day

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Iraq

Liberation Day in Iraq: April 9

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Iraq

April 9 is Iraq’s celebration of its Liberation Day. This is a day in their history where the country was finally freed from the ruling power of the tyrant Saddam Hussein. This holiday was officially declared by President al-Maliki when the US troops finally conquered Baghdad and captured Hussein during the Iraq War on 2003.

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Posted on 08 Apr 2010 in : April Holidays,Iraq Holidays


Kuwait Celebrates Liberation Day

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Kuwait

Liberation Day: February 26

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Kuwait

Every year aside from their National Day, Kuwait also celebrates is Liberation Day every 26th of February. This official public holiday is celebrated in honor of the country’s independence from Iraq after the first Gulf War.

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Posted on 25 Feb 2010 in : February Holidays,Kuwait Holidays