Holy Innocents Day, also known as the Feast of the Holy Innocents, is commemorated on December 28 every year. On this day, the Catholic Church honors the first martyrs. These were the children of Israel killed by King Herod in his quest to find baby Jesus. This day is also known as Childermas. According to the Bible, Herod was afraid of the prophesied King of Jews and was angry that he hadn’t heard from the Magi who had come to him initially seeking a newborn king. Furious that Jesus had escaped, Herod ordered the killing of all baby boys under the age of two in Bethlehem and the surrounding areas, hoping to kill Jesus.
Quaid-e-Azam Day
Quaid-e-Azam Day in Pakistan is celebrated every year on December 25. It is a celebration of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birthday across Pakistan. He is believed to be the founder of the country and was known as ‘Qaid-e-Azam,’ which means ‘Great Leader.’ It’s a major national holiday with a lot of events throughout the country. Jinnah was made the governor-general of Pakistan on August 14, 1947. He worked hard to set up a government and organize a country torn by communal violence. He died one year after he was appointed the governor-general of Pakistan in his home in Karachi. His efforts for the country have enshrined him as one of the greatest leaders of Pakistan.
Libya Independence Day
Libya Independence Day is observed on December 24 every year. In 1951, Libya gained independence from France and Britain after the U.N. General Assembly voted that Libya become independent on or before January 1, 1952. A constitution was drawn up and King Idris I declared the country independent. Previously, Libya was divided between Britain and France after Italy was ousted from the country. Before Italy, however, Libya was under the rule of the Ottoman empire. The independence of Libya in 1951 launched the country into a new era of its own politics and economy.