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Quick Facts : Anzac Day
| Date: 25th
April |
Type: National |
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| Celebrations:
Military Parades, Remembrance
Service |
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Image Courtesy:
Wikipedia |
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Anzac Day is one of the most important
national holidays celebrated both in
Australia and New Zealand. ANZAC stands for
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac
Day is celebrated every year on 25th April
to honor all those who served and died in
military operations for the country.
During World War I the ANZAC fought at
Gallipoli in Turkey. The ANZAC soldiers
landed on the Gallipoli early on the morning
of 25th April, 1915. 25th April was
officially declared as the Anzac Day in
1916.
In Australia and New Zealand, the
Commemorative services are held at dawn on
25th April. The ANZAC Day ceremony includes
events such as an introduction speech, hymn,
prayer, an address, a recitation, the ‘Last
Post’, a period of silence and the National
Anthem. People gather at war memorials
across the countries and pay homage to the
Soldiers. |
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Other holidays celebrated in Australia
| New Year's Day |
Australia Day |
| Labour Day |
Eight Hours Day |
| Good Friday |
Easter Saturday |
| Easter Day |
Easter Monday |
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Anzac Day |
May Day |
| Queen's Birthday |
Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day |
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