Nari Dibas, or International Women’s Day in Nepal, is observed on March 8 to acknowledge the tremendous work done by the country’s feminist movement. Nepalese women from all walks of life are uplifted, supported, and cheered on on this national public holiday. Celebrations are organized in the capital city of Kathmandu by the National Women’s Commission and the Ministry of Women. The day also highlights the country’s long road ahead in terms of women’s empowerment and gender equality.
Gambia Independence Day
Gambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia’s liberation from the British Empire. After centuries of colonization and exploitation, The Gambia finally gained the right to self-governance on February 18, 1965. The day also marks the end of the British colonization of West Africa and a new dawn for the subcontinent. The day is a public holiday and celebrations are observed across the nation. Marches are held in McCarthy Square in Banjul, and civil dignitaries offer their salutations in front of the President.
Land Day
Land Day — held on March 30 each year — is a day of significance for Palestinian citizens and the Palestinian diaspora everywhere. It marks a special moment in Palestinian history when protests against land confiscation by Israel turned deadly for six people. The day not only commemorates this past event, but it also celebrates the Palestinian spirit of revolution.