Day of Friendship in Libya
Celebration of Italy-Libya relations
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Libya
Established
Officially instituted in Libya
About Day of Friendship
Celebration of Italy-Libya relations
A day dedicated to celebrating and appreciating friendships.
Formerly known as Day of Revenge (celebrating the expulsion of Italians from Libya in 1970). Was canceled in 2004 after Silvio Berlusconi apologized for Italian colonization, briefly reintroduced in 2005, then renamed to Day of Friendship due to improved Italy-Libya relations before being discontinued.
Practical Information in Libya
Banks
Banks are closed
๐ฆ ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
๐ซ ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
๐๏ธ ClosedHistorical Significance in Libya
Established to promote unity and harmony in the diverse Libyan society.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
Types of Celebration
diplomatic
Traditional diplomatic celebrations
historical
Traditional historical celebrations
On this day in African history
Historical Timeline
Instituted in Libya
๐ฑ๐พHoliday officially established in Libya
๐ EstablishedLast observed in Libya
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