Holocaust Memorial Day: Remembering the Tragedy of 8 April

Holocaust Memorial Day: Remembering the Tragedy of 8 April

Holocaust Memorial Day is an annual event commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust, which occurred during World War II. The day is observed on 8 April, the day when the Allied Forces liberated the first concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen, in 1945. The word “Holocaust” means “sacrifice by fire” in Greek and is used to describe the…

Unity Day – A Celebration of Togetherness and Harmony

Unity Day – A Celebration of Togetherness and Harmony

Unity Day – A Celebration of Togetherness and Harmony Unity Day, also known as International Day of Remembrance to the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, is observed annually on March 31st. This day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to honor the millions of Africans who were taken from their…