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Jul 07 2024

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All Day

Saba Saba Day in Tanzania

Saba Saba Day is a secular holiday celebrated in Tanzania on July 7th every year. The name Saba Saba means “seven seven” in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania, and refers to the date of the holiday. The day commemorates the founding of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU), a political party that played a crucial role in the formation and unification of Tanzania. The holiday is significant in Tanzanian history as it marks the country’s journey towards independence and the merging of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to create the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964. The day is also celebrated with the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, where Tanzanian goods and those from the Central, East, and Southern African area are displayed.