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Category Archives: African Holidays
Quote of the Week by Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King, Jr One of the most revered civil rights and peace leaders of all time, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American clergyman … Continue reading
Lighting the Kinara – Kwanzaa Traditions
Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa is a special time of the year, one that celebrates African culture, heritage, … Continue reading
What Does Kwanzaa Mean?
Starting December 26th, Kwanzaa will begin and families across the country will celebrate African American culture, traditions, and community. You may have always heard of this special day, but never really known what it meant or how to begin celebrating … Continue reading
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November 6th – Celebrating The Green March in Morocco
Moroccans will enjoy a public holiday on the 6th of November, 2010, as they commemorate an event known as “The Green March”. The Green March was a monumental effort that liberated the Moroccan southern provinces from the yoke of Spanish … Continue reading
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Happy Independence Day Guinea – October 2nd
Tomorrow marks the annual celebration of Guinea’s Independence. Guinea gained Independence from France on October 2nd, 1958. Sadly, the country’s independence has not stopped the trials and struggles of the people. Since its independence, Guinea has had autocratic rulers who … Continue reading
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Happy Heritage Day to South Africa!
September 24th marks the annual celebration of Heritage Day in South Africa. On this public holiday, South Africans from all backgrounds are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions. The origins of Heritage … Continue reading
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Celebrating National Women’s Day in South Africa – August 9th
Tomorrow is an important day in African women’s history. On August 9th, 1956, some 20,000 women marched to the Union [government] Buildings in Pretoria to protest against a law requiring black women to carry passes. On the way to the … Continue reading
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Celebrating Parents Day in Congo! August 1st
In Congo, there is no Mothers Day or Fathers Day, but they do celebrate Parents Day! On the 1st of August every year children choose to honor their parents through hand-crafted gifts, songs and special events and activities. What is … Continue reading
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Celebrating Independence Day in Seychelles – June 29th
Tomorrow marks the 33rd anniversary of Seychelles Independence from Great Britain in 1976. In honor of Seychelles, here are some interesting facts about the country: – Seychelles held a three-month-long party after gaining independence. – The main source of income … Continue reading
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How is Father’s Day Celebrated in Africa?
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve had a lot of questions about how father’s are shown appreciation Africa. So we did some research and hope you’ll find the information helpful! Maybe you can even incorporate some of the … Continue reading
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