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Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day ("mashujaa" is Swahili for "heroes"), is a national day in Kenya, which is observed on 20 October as a public holiday to collectively honour all those who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya's independence or positively contributed in the post independence Kenya.
The observance of National Heroes Day was already present during the American colonial period. Act No. 3827 by the Philippine Legislature enacted on October 28, 1931, designated every last Sunday of August as National Heroes Day. [6] However, Bonifacio Day established by virtue of Act No. 2946 of 1921 was also dedicated to anonymous Filipino ...
Independence Day: Celebrated on the following Monday if 1 November is a Saturday or Sunday. [1] Frequently associated with a parade, distribution of awards and a national food fair. 9 December National Heroes Day: Sometimes called National Heroes Day. Marked by speeches and family gatherings. 25 December Christmas Day
After a major push led by the National Youth Council of St.Vincent and the Grenadines and other groups, Chatoyer became the nation's first National Hero on March 14, 2002. Since then, March 14th has been celebrated as National Heroes Day, a time when many can remember the struggle against British and French colonialism. [5]
Rihanna is celebrating her first 'National Heroes Day' as an official hero of Barbados!The FENTY Beauty founder took to social media to ring in the special occasion, posting a gallery of photos ...
This is a list of holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. [1](2016 dates) January 1: New Year's Day March 14: National Heroes Day, honors Chief Joseph Chatoyer on the anniversary of his death in 1795.
It's a new year and month, but when are the January holidays and events? Here are the dates to look out for this month, including when the national day of mourning is. In total, there are 12 ...
The stadium was the venue for this year's Mashujaa Day, which means Heroes' Day in Swahili. A stampede in Kenya leaves 6 dead and about 100 injured during an event marking an annual holiday Skip ...