Madagascar Independence Day is on June 26, and we are thrilled to celebrate this day. Did you know that Madagascar was a French colony for over 65 years before finally gaining independence in 1960? The struggle for freedom was hard and riddled with violence, but freedom is characterized by beautiful colors. Known for its flora and fauna all over the world, it is the fourth largest beach in the world. It is located in the Indian Ocean and is about 250 miles from the African continent.
Martyrs’ Day in Eritrea
Martyrs’ Day in Eritrea — known as ‘Maelti Siwuat’ in the Tigrinya language — is celebrated on June 20 every year. It is a day of remembrance for those who perished in the war while fighting for freedom between 1961 and 1991. Eritrea had been a colony of Italy since 1890 but during the Second World War, Britain annexed the land from Italy. Then in 1949, Britain administered Eritrea as a United Nations trust territory. An uprising by Eritreans, who were fed up with the current system, began in 1961, signaling the start of the war. Independence was finally achieved in 1991.
Pahili Day
Pahili Raja is celebrated every year on June 14. It is the first day of celebration of Raja Parba — a three-day festival celebrated in Odisha, India. The holiday celebrates menstruation and womanhood. The festival lasts for three days because it is believed that Mother Earth goes through a menstrual cycle for three days and takes a ceremonial bath on the fourth day.