Fenkil Day

Liberation of Massawa commemoration

Commemorates the liberation of the port city of Massawa

On this day in African history

• 1957 The First Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Khartoum, Sudan, with only three teams; Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan participating. 

Related Holidays

New Year's Day

First day of the calendar year

Good Friday

Christian commemoration of the crucifixion

Christmas Day

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus