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🇲🇼 John Chilembwe Day in Malawi
Commemoration of Reverend John Chilembwe
Date in Malawi
January 15
Instituted1915
A day to honor John Chilembwe, a Baptist pastor and anti-colonial activist.
Honours the Reverend Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in World War I
How John Chilembwe Day is observed in Malawi
Historical significance
Established in 2001, it commemorates Chilembwe's uprising against colonial rule in 1915.
Public life in Malawi
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SchoolsClosed
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Calendar & celebration
Calendar systems
Gregorian
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