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National Heroes Day Zimbabwe 2019

Date: 
Monday, August 12, 2019

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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