Independence Day (Eritrea)

Independence Day
Observed by Eritrea
Type National
Significance The day Eritrea declared independence from Ethiopia
Date May 24

Independence Day of Eritrea is the most important National Holiday in Eritrea. It is observed on May 24 every year. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capitol Asmara, re-instating independence, following a severe 30 years battle against Ethiopian army regime. Eritrea Independence Day is a public holiday and is day off from work.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Eritrea Independence Day"

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