Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day

Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Arat Kilo Monument in Meyazia 27 Square, Addis Ababa dedicated for this Day
TypeNational
Significance
Celebrations
  • Parade
  • Government officials, members of Ethiopian Patriotic Association and city's residents gathered to pay tribute to Ethiopian victims who died during the occupation
Date5 May
FrequencyAnnual

The Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day (Amharic: የአርበኞች ድል ቀን), also called Meyazia 27,[1] is a national holiday in Ethiopia celebrated on 5 May to commemorate the Ethiopian Arbegnoch resistance against Italy during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935–1937). It also marks Haile Selassie's return to the throne and Italy's defeat following World War II.[2][3][4]

In Addis Ababa, government leaders, diplomats, members of Ethiopian Patriotic Association, and city residents pay tribute to Ethiopian veterans serving in the War. and honor with laying a wreath into memorial monuments across the city. Parades by the Ethiopian Police Orchestra Brass Band occur to mark the occasion.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Ethiopia Patriots Day – 5th May | Tesfa Tours". www.tesfatours.com. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  2. ^ "Patriots' Victory Day in Ethiopia in 2023 | by Office Holidays". www.office holidays.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  3. ^ "Patriots' Day". Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  4. ^ "Ethiopia Patriots' Victory Day". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  5. ^ "Ethiopia Patriots' Victory Day". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  6. ^ AnydayGuide. "Patriots' Victory Day in Ethiopia / May 5, 2022". AnydayGuide. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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