01 · MEANING
What it means.
On 5 May 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie returned to Addis Ababa. The holiday remembers the resistance of arbegnoch, the patriots who fought occupation inside Ethiopia.
02 · TRADITION
How it is marked.
Veterans, families, officials and the public take part in wreath-laying, remembrance and patriotic ceremonies. Stories of resistance and sacrifice are passed to younger generations.
03 · EXPERIENCE
What you may see.
The day is commemorative and civic. Monuments and public squares in Addis Ababa often provide the setting for formal events.