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Public in Liberia
Fast and Prayer Day in Liberia
National day of fasting and prayer
Quick Facts
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
christian
Holiday Type
Classification in Liberia
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Liberia
1883
About Fast and Prayer Day
National day of fasting and prayer
A day of fasting and prayer for the nation's welfare.
Established by the national legislature in 1883 for national reflection and prayer
Practical Information in Liberia
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Liberia
Established by Liberian pioneers in 1820 as a day of collective repentance.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
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
Historical Timeline
1883
Instituted in Liberia
🇱🇷Holiday officially established in Liberia
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Liberia
🇱🇷Final celebration recorded in Liberia
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Liberia
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Liberia
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: April 10, 2026