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Quick Facts : Italy Liberation Day
| Date: 25th April |
Type: National |
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| Celebrations:
Political rallies, Public Functions,
Concerts |
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Every year 25th April is celebrated as the
Liberation Day in Italy. This day marks the
end of Mussolini regime after the end of the
Second World War in 1945. The day
commemorates the people who laid down their
lives fighting the fascist leader.
It was in 1943 that the Italian Resistance
Movement gathered steam. The Italian
Resistance Movement was started to fight
against the oppressive rule of Mussolini. In
1943, almost 2 lacs Italians joined the
movement which included a sizeable number of
women. While men were under compulsion to
join the movement, the women joined the
movement voluntarily. However, women played
a significant role in the movement,
defeating the fascist armies with the help
of allied forces who invaded Italy and freed
the people of Italy from the fascist regime
at the end of the Second World War.
The day is a public holiday in Italy. There
are robust celebrations around the country
to commemorate this day. Large processions
are taken out in major parts of the country.
Bands are seen performing on the street and
concerts are also organized throughout the
country to celebrate the liberation of
Italy. Political rallies are also held on
this day to remember those killed during the
movement. A popular song which is
characteristic of this day is Bella Ciao. It
is a popular folk song of Italy dedicated to
a local farmer who had died fighting for
freedom. A general sense of celebration and
bonhomie is prevalent throughout Italy on
this day.
Following the useful contribution of women
in the Liberation Movement of Italy, the end
of the fascist regime also marked the foray
of women in politics in Italy. Thus, the
Liberation Day of Italy also saw a major
reform in Italian politics which continues
to this day. |
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Other holidays celebrated in Italy
| New Year's Day |
Epiphany |
| Good Friday |
Easter Sunday |
| Easter Monday |
Liberation Day |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Founding of the Republic |
| Assumption of Mary |
All Saints |
| Immaculate
Conception's Day |
Christmas Day |
| St. Stephen's Day |
New Year's Eve |
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