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Unity Day (Yemen)

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Observed by
  
Yemen

Frequency
  
annual

Date
  
May 22

Related to
  
Yemeni unification

Unity Day (Yemen)

Celebrations
  
Flag hoisting, Parades, Award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs and the National anthem, Speeches by the President, entertainment and cultural programs

Next time
  
22 May 2017 (2017-05-22)

Unity Day of Yemen (also called Day of National Unity, National Day, Republic Day) is national holiday in Yemen held on May 22. It commemorates the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen, which took place on this date in 1990.

On this day, the president makes a speech broadcast on television and radio, and awards state decorations and orders to Yemeni citizens.

References

Unity Day (Yemen) Wikipedia