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Fast and Prayer Day
National day of fasting and prayer
Celebration date
April 10
Geographic reach
1 country
Significance
Religious holiday
A day of fasting and prayer for the nation's welfare.
Established by the national legislature in 1883 for national reflection and prayer
Celebrated in 1 country
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On this day in African history
- 1854 The constitution of the Orange Free State in South Africa is proclaimed. · South Africa
- 1868 British and Indian forces defeat Emperor Tewodros II's army at Arogee in Abyssinia, killing approximately 700 Ethiopians while suffering only two casu... · Ethiopia
- 2012 South Sudan People's Liberation Army captures the disputed Heglig oilfield, triggering a major border clash with northern Sudanese forces. · Sudan
- 2017 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares a three-month state of emergency after suicide bombers attacked two Coptic churches, killing at least... · Egypt