What national day is 25 February?

Kokila Chokkanathan
🇰🇼 Kuwait National Day

  • Date: 25 february annually
  • Significance: Marks the ascension of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah to the throne in 1950 and symbolizes the country’s independence and national identity.
  • Celebrations:
    • Public ceremonies and official events, including parades and flag-raising ceremonies.
    • Fireworks and cultural festivals across kuwait City and other regions.
    • Patriotic songs, exhibitions, and traditional performances.
  • Context: kuwait also celebrates Liberation Day on 26 february, commemorating the end of the Iraqi occupation in 1991. Together, these two days form a significant national holiday period.
🌍 Other Country-Specific Observances on 25 February

  • Philippines – people Power Day: Commemorates the 1986 peaceful revolution that ended the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
  • Suriname – Revolution Day: Marks the 1980 military coup that changed the country’s government.
  • Georgia – Soviet Occupation Day: Remembers the 1921 red Army invasion and Soviet takeover.
  • Hungary – Memorial Day for Victims of Communist Dictatorships: Honors those who suffered under Communist rule.
In short, Kuwait National Day is the most widely recognized national day globally on 25 february, while other countries observe this date for historical or revolutionary events.

 

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