Libya
The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is
Egypt's Neighbor in north Africa.
Expulsion of the Fascist Settlers Day, October 7. In 1970, Libya deported thousands of Italians
. Also called
Evacuation Day.
Revolution Day, July 23. See Egypt.
Sanusi Army Day, August 9. Honors the internal security forces.
Troop Withdrawal Day, near June 30. Commemorates the withdrawal of foreign troops.
National Day, September 1. Commemorates the overthrow in 1969 of King Idris I, which lead to the establishment of a
republic.
King's Birthday, March 12. No longer observed since the king was deposed [I assume].
Evacuation Day. March 28, June 11, and October 7.
Public holidays
Leilat al-Meiraj, Id al-Fitr, Evacuation Day, Id al-Adha,
Islamic New Year, Ashoura, Mouloud, Revolution Day (Sep 1),
Expulsion of Fascist Settlers Day.
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