Commonwealth News
Eid-al-Adha
This day commemorates the concept of love, patience and sacrifice. On this day, people gather to celebrate in their finest clothes, praying, wishing each other Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid), and having feasts together. Donations and sharing are also a very important part of...
Bahamas Independence Day
This day is celebrated with lots of fireworks, official speeches about freedom and traditional performances. The events include colourful float parades, musical concerts, and various church services to mark the occasion.
Togo now has a development agency for MSMEs
Togo launches an agency for the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The national agency aims to centralise and support all SME initiatives in an organised way. Read the original article here:...
Solomon Islands Independence Day
A special six-hour police band parade marks the start of the celebrations for this monumental day for the people of the Solomon Islands. Throughout the day, families and friends gather together to watch sports, drama and dance performances.
Saba Saba Day Tanzania
Saba Saba stands for "seven seven" in Swahili. Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) attracts more than 3,500 exhibitors and around 700,000. This two-week trade fair is one of the most popular events for businesses in Eastern and Central Africa.
Malawi Independence Day
On this day schools and businesses are closed. Special flag-raising ceremonies are held followed by patriotic speeches and political rallies. Various public events are held and streets are decorated for celebrations.