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CWG 2022: McKeon and Le Clos make history in Birmingham pool

CWG 2022: McKeon and Le Clos make history in Birmingham pool

Australian Swimmer Emma McKeon wins her record-breaking 11th Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 50m freestyle. South African Chad Le Clos hits the most decorated Games athletes ever with his 18th medal by picking up a silver in the men’s 200m butterfly. Read...

Ghana Founders’ Day

Ghana Founders’ Day

This holiday was originally observed on 21st September to recognize the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. On this day, the country gathers to watch the president and prime minister join Nkrumah’s decedents to lay wreathes at Nkrumah’s monument. Small celebrations are held...

St Kitts and Nevis Culturama Day

St Kitts and Nevis Culturama Day

The festivities of this holiday usually start from the end of July and last throughout the month of August. Celebrations involve concerts and music, parties and food fairs. People march through packed streets and thousands of spectators from across the world visit to...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marks Treaty of Friendship in Samoa

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marks Treaty of Friendship in Samoa

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes a special visit to Samoa commemorating 60 years of friendship between them. New Zealand also plans to restart education, scholarship and skills exchange with the first day of borders reopening since Covid-19. Read the...

Al-Hijrah: Islamic New Year

Al-Hijrah: Islamic New Year

It is the first day of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is amongst the four most significant months of the calendar. The customs and celebrations of this day vary from country to country. In general, special prayers and sermons...