Enthronement Day, Morocco and Independence Day Vanuatu

Published: July 30, 2014, 4:01 a.m.

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Hello and welcome to Holiday a Day, your daily dose of Holidays, festivals, celebrations and remembrances from around the world.

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I\\u2019m Jeffrey Johnson

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On July 30th 2014 we celebrate

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Enthronement Day Morocco (Aid Al Arch)

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To celebrate and remember the day that His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, was enthroned in 1999, the people of Morocco, a country in north west of Africa, sets aside this day. This happens to fall during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan so eating and drinking during the day are not permitted. During the evening however people will get together and socialize as well as celebrate the King, even having fireworks for the event. One of the biggest days off during the year it is eagerly looked forward to.

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Happy Enthronement Day Morocco!

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Link:

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http://inacitynearyou.net/2013/07/31/30th-july-kingdom-of-morocco-celebrates-throne-day/

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Independence Day Vanuatu

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An island nation in the South Pacific of less than 225,000 people, Vanuatu got it\\u2019s independence from France only in 1980. While the first Europeans landed on the island in the 1600s there have been people living there for at least 4,000 years ago. An interesting phenomenon happened do to American forces being stationed there during WWII, the famous cargo cult developed.

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Happy Independence Day Vanuatu!

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