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Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria to commemorate the restoration of democracy in 1999, commemorated on 12 June. [1] Until 2018, [2][3] it was celebrated annually on May 29. [4] It is a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in year 2000. June 12 was formerly known as Abiola Day, [5] celebrated in Lagos and some ...
12 June. Commemorates the return to Democracy in Nigeria. Independence Day. 1 October. Commemorates the Independence of Nigeria from Britain. Christmas Day. 25 December. Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus. Boxing Day.
In 2018, other states including Ogun, Oyo and Osun, announced 12 June as a public holiday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the annulled 1993 presidential election. [ 63 ] 12 June remains a public holiday in Nigeria beginning 12 June 2019, it will be celebrated as democracy day, replacing 29 May. [ 64 ]
4 Holidays and observances. 5 References. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year ... 1993 – An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo ...
Recitation of the National Anthem, Parade by students in their respective LGs. Date. October 1. Frequency. Annual. Independence Day, known colloquially as October 1, is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on 1 October. It marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on 1 October 1960. [1]
Democracy Day is celebrated on 12 June to commemorate the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. Initially observed on 29 May to mark the transition from military to civilian rule in 1999, it was moved to 12 June 2018 to honour the annulled 1993 presidential election won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Abiola's election was considered a ...
Eid al-Adha is a festival celebrated by Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world on the 10th day of the Hijri month of Dhu al-Hijja. It is one of two official holidays celebrated in Islam (the other is Eid al-Fitr). [1] It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah's command.
June holidays and observances in 2024 include Father's Day, Juneteenth, Flag Day, and Eid al-Adha. ... June 12. International Falafel Day. Raggedy Ann and Andy Day. National Peanut Butter Cookie Day.