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National Heroes Day Zimbabwe 2017

Date: 
Monday, August 14, 2017

The second Monday in August is Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe.

The day commemorates sons and daughters of Zimbabwe, who died, protecting their country in the liberation war against British rule.

The main event is held in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare, where fallen heroes of the struggle for independence are buried.

People lay wreaths to the graves of their relatives.

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