Yemen Independence Day
Yemen Independence Day is held on November 30. Celebrates the independence of South Yemen from the United Kingdom in 1967. This event in the third decade of the month November is annual. 
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Present day Yemen was referred to as Arabia Felix by the Romans.
Declaration of Independence South Yemen achieved freedom from the United Kingdom on 30 November 1967. North Yemen had achieved its freedom on 1 November 1918 from the Ottoman Empire. Both North and South Yemen were united as the Republic of Yemen in 1990.
November 30, the Independence Day, is a very significant day in Yemen. It is a public holiday. The Yemenis begin their day by offering prayers. Many Yemenis prefer to celebrate the day with their friends and family members. On this day, celebratory speeches are given by the president of the country and government officials. Besides, you can also witness official celebrations in Yemen’s capital, which are broadcast across the nation. National flags can be seen flying from buildings and magnificent military parades are held in the capital. On the occasion, huge gatherings are also organized across the country.
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Mother's Day in most of the Arab world on March 21 (Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen);
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