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Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)
Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
Celebration date
April 27
Geographic reach
1 country
Significance
Religious holiday
The most important festival in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ after a long period of fasting.
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On this day in African history
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- 1960 Togo gains independence from France. 路 Togo
- 1961 Sierra Leone gains independence from the British. 路 Sierra Leone
- 1961 Milton Margai leads Sierra Leone to independence within the Commonwealth and assumes office as the nation's first Prime Minister. 路 Sierra Leone
- 1994 South Africa introduced the new flag. 路 South Africa