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Memorial Day
This is a federal holiday held on the last Monday of May. It is considered to be the unofficial beginning of Summer. It is the time ofr visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn the military personnel who died in the line of duty. Volunteers will place American flags on the graves of those military personnel…
Africa Day
This is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25th May 1963. The organisation was replaced by the African Union on 9th July 2002, but the holiday continues on the 25th May. The First Congress of Independent African States was held in Accra, Ghana on 15th April 1958. The…
Pentecost/Whitsun/Whit Sunday
Pentecost or Whit Sunday is the 49th Day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. It meant they spread the word of God to others. It is often said to be the birthday of the church.…
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